Manchester: Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, has completed his medical for Manchester United, bringing his move from Brentford closer.
According to BBC, this development marks a significant step for Manchester United as they bolster their attacking options ahead of the new season.
Manchester City has set a price tag of £35 million for English midfielder James McAtee, 22, attracting interest from clubs like West Ham and Eintracht Frankfurt. Real Madrid is strategically planning to acquire France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, either on a free next summer or through a low bid in this transfer window. Meanwhile, a lucrative Saudi contract for Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, 25, has been shelved temporarily but may re-emerge in 2026.
United has placed a bid for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27, aiming to outmaneuver Arsenal in securing his signature. Their previous interest in Italian forward Francesco Pio Esposito, 20, was turned down by Inter Milan earlier this year. Meanwhile, Tottenham appears ready to meet the asking price for Ukraine and Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi, 22.
Nottingham Forest leads the race to sign English midfielder Jacob Ramsey, 24, from Aston Villa. Sunderland, however, has retracted from a £17.5 million deal to acquire French forward Armand Lauriente, 26, from Sassuolo.
PSV Eindhoven is poised to sign Stoke City and England under-18s midfielder Sol Sidibe, 18, despite interest from Lille and another unnamed Premier League club. Birmingham City’s Alfie May, 32, is set for a move to Huddersfield for £1.2 million. Leicester City’s Danish keeper Mads Hermansen, 25, is on West Ham’s radar, with Leicester considering veteran keeper Asmir Begovic as a replacement.
Josh Windass, recently released from Sheffield Wednesday, is expected to have a medical at Wrexham, while Coventry and Norwich face disappointment in chasing his signature. Luton keeper Jack Walton, 27, might transfer to Preston following Luton’s acquisition of Josh Keeley from Tottenham. Sunderland’s Matty Young, 19, could be returning to League Two side Salford on a loan deal.