Why Manchester United agreed to pay a premium for Mbeumo, how the negotiations played out and how they hope he will prove money well spent

Bryan Mbeumo has become Manchester United’s second major signing of the transfer window after completing a move from Brentford for a reported $87 million.

Manchester United announced Bryan Mbeumo as their latest summer signing after the Cameroon international put pen to paper on a contract until June 2030.

Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo receives a message Brentford star Yoane Wissa after the Cameroon international's Old Trafford move.

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.

Bryan Mbeumo missed Manchester United's pre-season friendly against West Ham and will also sit out Wednesday's clash with Bournemouth, with Ruben Amorim providing an update on the forward