Ivan Toney’s departure for the Saudi Pro League last summer meant there was pressure on Mbeumo to step up and help fill the void – and the Cameroon international did not disappoint, proving he was more than ready to be Brentford’s main man.

United are set to be linked with several potential new signings over the next few months, with Cunha now the third addition to the squad since Ruben Amorim's arrival. United agreed to pay the £62.5million release clause in Cunha's contract to bring the Brazilian to Old Trafford.