The issue with this deal has been Brentford's knowledge that Mbeumo is a priority and that the Cameroonian wants to go to Old Trafford, so they've been in a very strong bargaining position. The Bees also know that United still have plenty of money to spend,

Manchester United placed their initial bid worth £55 million in early June. However, it was rebuffed and followed by a £62.5 million offer at the end of the month that also fell short.

Manchester United have finally reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo, the PA news agency understands.Six weeks after seeing their first offer rebuffed, Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils have agreed terms with the Bees to sign the 25-year-old forward.