Manchester United's joy at securing the signature of Bryan Mbeumo on Monday may have been short-lived after a glance at their festive fixture list.

Manchester United have completed the signing of forward Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. Mbeumo, 25, has signed a five-year deal to June 2030 at Old Trafford, with the option of a further 12 months.

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.