Manchester United finally secured the £71million signing of Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo on Monday night. United, who have been chasing Mbeumo since early June, wrapped up a deal for the 25-year-old for an initial £65m, with a further £6m in add-ons.

Manchester United have completed the long-awaited signing of Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo for a fee rising to £71million. Nearly seven weeks after seeing their first offer rebuffed, the Red Devils finally have their man and the 25-year-old has signed a deal until 2030 with the option of a further year.

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.