Bryan Mbeumo has taken another step closer to completing his £71million transfer from Brentford to Manchester United. The Red Devils have been pursuing the player for quite some time as Ruben Amorim looks to overhaul his ailing front line.

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.

Manchester United’s pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo raises concerns about overpaying, squad balance, and reactive transfer strategies. The summer transfer window is usually wild, with rumors, overcharging, and desperate offers.

It’s always a stretch to draw too many conclusions from the opening game of pre-season, but Ruben Amorim may have shown his hand early with one notable decision against Leeds. United played out a goalless draw in Sweden against their old rivals,