Manchester United transfer news as Ruben Amorim will be desperate to avoid Erik ten Hag's costly mistake this summer

The Red Devils may be forced to accelerate their pursuit sooner rather than later, as a new side have now joined the race to secure Mbeumo’s signature – Aston Villa. Unai Emery’s side are cited as being among United’s competition for the versatile forward, with Tottenham and Newcastle also keen.

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on striking an agreement with Brentford over Bryan Mbeumo’s transfer.Boosting United’s goal output is believed to be United’s top transfer priority