However, the brilliant news for Mbeumo is that his preferred No. 19 is indeed available at Old Trafford. Last worn by Raphaël Varane for the Red Devils and previously donned by the likes of Amad Diallo, Rashford, Danny Welbeck and Dwight Yorke, it seems likely to be the shirt he takes once his signing is confirmed.

Manchester United are keen to finalise the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford before they embark on their pre-season tour to the United States. The Red Devils have lodged a third bid for the forward and are optimistic about wrapping up the protracted negotiations in the coming days.

Manchester United have finally ended their protracted chase for Bryan Mbeumo after agreeing a deal with Brentford for the Cameroon forward worth up to £71 million.