Bryan Mbeumo has done well at Brentford, but playing for Manchester United is very different. With respect to Brentford, there is no great expectation there. At United, he will be expected to perform straight away.

Manchester United are edging closer to their second blockbuster signing of the summer transfer window after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroon international will join Old Trafford in a transfer worth up to £71 million ($95.

Manchester United are set to finalise the £71million signing of Bryan Mbeumo within the next 48 hours. After having their third offer accepted by Brentford, Mbeumo is scheduled for a medical this weekend. The forward is anticipated to ink a five-year contract at Old Trafford, earning £150,000 per week.

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Manchester United have agreed a £71m fee with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo but once Sir Jim Ratcliffe remembers he 'won't be held ransom' they will need to find an alternative.

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It had been a dismal campaign, United’s worst finish in the top flight (15th) since they were relegated in the 1973-74 season and without the consolation of a cup win after Amorim’s side were beaten 1-0 by Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.

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