Manchester United are on the cusp of signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.The saga has lasted for weeks but there was a breakthrough on Friday when United’s £71 million bid was finally accepted by

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.

The deal comprises an initial £65m fee, to be paid in four instalments, plus a maximum of £6m in potential bonuses.