Manchester United made a bold attempt over the weekend to address their goalkeeper uncertainty by approaching Aston Villa for Emiliano Martinez, who has quietly welcomed the idea of a new challenge after years as Villa’s undisputed No. 1.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported Thursday that United bid $87 million up front and close to $7 million in add ons to Brentford for Mbeumo, and Sky Sports are among those sayin g the bid's been accepted and the Cameroon international is set for a medical.

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Manchester United have boosted their attack by signing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford - here we break down the deal

Manchester United are in desperate need of reinforcements across the pitch this summer despite already spending more than £130 million.

Mbeumo joined United on Monday from Brentford in a deal worth in excess of £70 million ($94m), and despite scoring 20 goals in the Premier League last season, the forward said he can do even better at United.

Our team of dedicated writers take you inside the transfer market to explain the deals being worked on across Europe and beyond

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