It may have taken five weeks, but Manchester United finally succeeded in their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo on Friday.It was confirmed at the end of the week that Brentford were happy that their demands

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.

Keeley flourished at Leyton Orient on loan last term, keeping net as the O’s reached the play-off final at Wembley. Arsenal completed the signing of Olivia Smith from Liverpool for a world-record fee today. The Gunners made the forward the first million-pound female footballer ever.

Manchester United will begin their preparation for the 2025-26 season tomorrow in a friendly match against Leeds United. It will be the start of a busy

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo, talkSPORT understands. United are on course to welcome the winger to Old Trafford in a deal worth £65million plus

Bryan Mbeumo has done well at Brentford, but playing for Manchester United is very different. With respect to Brentford, there is no great expectation there. At United, he will be expected to perform straight away.

It had been a dismal campaign, United’s worst finish in the top flight (15th) since they were relegated in the 1973-74 season and without the consolation of a cup win after Amorim’s side were beaten 1-0 by Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.