Why Manchester United agreed to pay a premium for Mbeumo, how the negotiations played out and how they hope he will prove money well spent

Bryan Mbeumo could make his Manchester United debut against Everton on August 3. United signed Mbeumo from Brentford in time for him to travel to the US for the pre-season tour, but he was absent from the squad against West Ham in New Jersey due to his late arrival from Brentford.

Bryan Mbeumo wore Manchester United shirts with Cristiano Ronaldo growing up and is now excited to follow in his footsteps at the “biggest club in the world”. The 25-year-old finally completed his move from Brentford on Monday for £65million plus a potential £6million in add-ons after weeks of negotiations.

Bryan Mbeumo has become Manchester United’s second major signing of the transfer window after completing a move from Brentford for a reported $87 million

Manchester United announced Bryan Mbeumo as their latest summer signing after the Cameroon international put pen to paper on a contract until June 2030.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported Thursday that United bid $87 million up front and close to $7 million in add ons to Brentford for Mbeumo, and Sky Sports are among those sayin g the bid’s been accepted and the Cameroon international is set for a medical.

Manchester United kicked off its preseason adventure in the United States with a win over West Ham to give Ruben Amorim some signs of encouragement ahead of the season