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 are closing in on the signing of Bryan Mbeumo after reaching an agreement with Brentford. The Manchester Evening News understands that the Reds have had a bid accepted, bringing an end to one of the summer's longest-running transfer sagas.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed Manchester United and Brentford have an agreement for Bryan Mbeumo with his trademark ‘here we go’.The 25-year-old had long agreed to join the Red Devils, agreeing on