However, the brilliant news for Mbeumo is that his preferred No. 19 is indeed available at Old Trafford. Last worn by Raphaël Varane for the Red Devils and previously donned by the likes of Amad Diallo, Rashford, Danny Welbeck and Dwight Yorke, it seems likely to be the shirt he takes once his signing is confirmed.

Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Bryan Mbeumo after reaching a deal in excess of £70 million ($94m) with Brentford, sources have told ESPN.

The deal comprises an initial £65m, to be paid in four instalments, plus a maximum of £6m in potential bonuses.