Dream move: Mbeumo signs for Man United

LONDON — Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said on Monday that he "grew up wearing" a Manchester United shirt, after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year.

Mbeumo, 25, will reportedly cost the 20-time league champion an initial 65 million pounds ($87 million) having scored 20 goals in 38 league games last season for the Bees.

Tottenham, now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, was also chasing the France-born attacker, before United's improved offer sealed the move.

United's third bid, which also included six million pounds in add-ons, was accepted last week.

"As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams," Mbeumo said in a United statement.

"The team whose shirt I wore growing up. This is a massive club, with an incredible stadium and amazing fans, we are all really determined to challenge for the biggest trophies," he added.

United coach Ruben Amorim has signed two other players over the summer in an attempt to avoid a repeat of last season's catastrophic display.

It lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final and its 15th-place finish in the league was its lowest since 1973-74.

Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and teenage Paraguayan defender Diego Leon have also moved to Old Trafford.