Man United just prepared Bryan Mbeumo welcome gift as transfer saga continues

This week has been defined by reports that Bryan Mbeumo is becoming frustrated by the lack of progress on his move from Brentford to Manchester United.

Throughout the summer, MEN Sport has understood that Mbeumo will only leave the Bees if it is to join United. Even the arrival of Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur hasn't changed that fact.

And yet, a deal has not progressed beyond the negotiation phase. Mbeumo remains a Brentford player after they rejected two bids from United for the Cameroonian.

The Reds seemingly cannot match Brentford's valuation of the forward but instead of moving on, they remain confident that a deal can be agreed. As those negotiations continue at a painful speed, reports have come out of Mbeumo's 'frustration' - with one of his international coaches later confirming the Brentford man's feelings around the current situation.

However, as the transfer saga continues to rumble on, a new welcome gift has been prepared by the club on the off chance that Mbeumo does move to United. Since Raphael Varane left the club in 2024, the number 19 shirt has been available at the club.

This could be Mbeumo's first choice number to wear should he join the club, considering he has consistently chosen that squad number during his professional domestic career. On Thursday, United went and provided him with choice by freeing up the No.20 for the forthcoming season.

Diogo Dalot had represented that number during his career but has been handed a perceived upgrade by inheriting the No.2 which was vacated by Victor Lindelof upon his departure from Old Trafford. Mbeumo has consistently worn the No.20 on international duty for Cameroon and should he fancy a change from No.19, that could be his go-to choice.

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