The club is attempting to sign Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, but talks have been prolonged, as Brentford have rejected multiple bids for the player. Now, ex-Man United player Rio Ferdinand has given his verdict on United's process in trying to cement the Cameroonian's deal.

Rio Ferdinand has urged the Manchester United top brass to secure Bryan Mbeumo's services this summer to avoid an "egg on your face situation." The Red Devils have been linked with the Brentford talisman since the summer transfer window opened,

Man Utd could now pull out of a deal to sign Bryan Mbeumo in order to sign another Premier League star and pressure Brentford to lower their price, according to reports. The Red Devils are desperate to continue improving their attacking options in the summer transfer window after bringing in Matheus Cunha as their only signing of the summer from Wolves for £62.

Manchester United are giving serious thought to abandoning their quest to sign Bryan Mbeumo after a jaw-dropping report raised the possibility of a cut-price move to Tottenham Hotspur instead – though an update from Fabrizio Romano appears to have quickly set the record straight.

A deal for Manchester United to sign Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly nearing completion, with the Red Devils aware of Brentford's demands for the Cameroonian.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has warned his former side that they’re seriously risking humiliating themselves even further if they fail to strike a deal with Brentford for Bryan