LONDON, England (AFP) — Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited to be following in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps at the “biggest club in the world” after signing for Manchester United. After weeks of drawn-out talks, the 25-year-old finally completed his move from Brentford on Monday for £65 million plus a potential £6 million in add-ons.

Bryan Mbeumo will be a prominent figure in Ruben Amorim's Manchester United starting lineups next season. As will Amad and Noussair Mazraoui. Andre Onana, too, if United hand him a third season as their No. 1 rather than delving into the transfer market later in the summer.

United have finally convinced Brentford to sell Bryan Mbeumo and Fabrizio Romano has provided clarity on their next two potential signings.

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.

Following weeks of slow progress, Manchester United are on the cusp of completing an important handful of summer transfer deals. Old Trafford chiefs have had the freedom to address other areas of the squad since finding a breakthrough with Brentford over the imminent £71million switch of Bryan Mbeumo.