Manchester United are facing the disruption of losing Bryan Mbeumo to the Africa Cup of Nations next season. Man United are closing in on a £71million deal to sign Mbeumo from Brentford with reports claiming the forward was due to undergo a medical over weekend.

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.