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.

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

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.