Manchester United's delight after completing the signing of Bryan Mbeumo on Monday will have been tempered after taking one look at the Christmas schedule. Following a prolonged negotiation period with Brentford,

Rio Ferdinand is convinced that Manchester United have stood their ground admirably regarding getting the right price for Bryan Mbeumo, as the Brentford forward looks set to join the Red Devils

The Manchester United squad are reported to be delighted by the news of an agreement to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo. Mbeumo made clear his desire to sign for United at the start of the summer transfer window but was made to wait through two unsuccessful bids, before the Red Devils finally struck a deal worth £71 million ($95.3 million).