Sources: Utd close on Mbeumo before U.S. tour
Briefly

Manchester United have reached an agreement exceeding £70 million with Brentford for forward Bryan Mbeumo, who has completed a medical and accepted personal terms for a transfer to Old Trafford. An official announcement is anticipated soon with Mbeumo hoped to join the squad for their preseason tour in the United States. United's summer signings include Matheus Cunha for £62.5 million. Eager to enhance their pace, the team will play three preseason matches in the U.S. while Marcus Rashford is nearing a loan move to Barcelona.
Manchester United are hopeful of completing the signing of Bryan Mbeumo in time to be part of their squad for the preseason tour of the United States, sources have told ESPN. United have agreed a deal in excess of £70 million ($94m) with Brentford for the Cameroon forward. Mbeumo has undergone a medical and agreed personal terms ahead of his move to Old Trafford.
United will play three games in the U.S. during stops in Chicago, New York and Atlanta. They kicked off their preseason schedule with a 0-0 draw against Leeds United in Stockholm on Saturday.
Mbeumo will become United's second major signing of the summer following the £62.5m capture of Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
Marcus Rashford is not expected to be part of the travelling party to the U.S. as he nears a loan move to Barcelona.
Read at ESPN.com
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