Man United FINALLY get their man! Red Devils confirm £71m Bryan Mbeumo deal after drawn-out transfer saga as Cameroon international signs five-year deal

After weeks of negotiations and rejected bids, United have signed the Brentford winger for a reported deal worth up to £71 million ($95.5m). The Red Devils have confirmed the 25-year-old has penned a deal until 2030 with the option of another year.

The Cameroon international admitted that he wanted to move to United as soon as "there was a chance" to join the Premier League giants, while also giving his backing to head coach Ruben Amorim

He told the club's website: "As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams; the team whose shirt I wore growing up. My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday. I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players. Everybody told me about the environment that is being created here and how exciting the plans are for the future. This is a massive club, with an incredible stadium and amazing fans, we are all really determined to challenge for the biggest trophies."

While Mbeumo will be thrilled to join United, the winger has a big job on his hands; namely, to help right a ship that has been sinking in recent years. The Red Devils struggled for goals last season as they finished 15th - five places behind Brentford - and now they will hope Mbeumo, who is one of their most expensive signings ever, can help solve that big issue.

Mbeumo, who scored 20 Premier League goals for Brentford last season, will soon link up with his new United team-mates as they head to the United States for a pre-season tour.

The club's director of football, Jason Wilcox, added: "Bryan’s goals and assists record in the Premier League is exceptional, his remarkable consistency has put him amongst the most productive players in England for the last three seasons. Bryan’s belief in our project and determination to join the club confirmed that he was the perfect fit for Manchester United and the culture that we are developing. We are delighted to have secured another one of our primary targets ahead of the pre-season tour. The experience in the US will be the perfect opportunity for Bryan to work with Ruben and his new team-mates as we prepare for an exciting season ahead."