Mbeumo talks are ongoing

MANCHESTER United and Brentford remain locked in negotiations over the financial figures involved in Bryan Mbeumo’s imminent switch to Old Trafford.

- By GEORGE SMITH

FORMER Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince is encouraged by the club’s decision to swoop for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo this summer - but has warned the pair that they will require more than just talent to succeed.

After wrapping up the signing of Cunha from Wolves for £62.5million earlier this month, United are now understood to be closing in on Brentford star Mbeumo after submitting an offer in excess of £60m earlier this week.

The Cameroonian scored 20 Premier League goals for the Bees last season, meaning he would be another statement signing if the Reds get the deal over the line.

Ince, who was speaking ahead of the Manchester #RifeDontMiss Challenge, which is offering the opportunity to win £50,000 and break the world record for the longest putt at American Golf Trafford at the beginning of next month, believes United are trying to correct their recent recruitment failings by going for the duo.

“I think the proof has been in the pudding in the last few years,” Ince told the Daily Post's sister paper the Manchester Evening News, reflecting on United's recent recruitment errors.