Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Bryan Mbeumo is the perfect man to solve the biggest problem that ailed RubenAmorim’s Red Devils last season — a lack of goals. The Cameroonian forward, who plied his trade at Brentford for the last six years, has reportedly agreed to join the red side of Manchester for a deal expected to be worth $87 million (Rs 750 crore).

“He [Mbeumo] knows where the goal is. And Manchester United have been looking for somebody who’s dynamic, who’s quick, who’s aggressive, can play with and without the ball and can get the team up the pitch,” said Ferdinand, via his podcast on YouTube. Mbeumo scored 20 goals in the English Premier League last season to go with seven assists. In comparison, United’s highest EPL goal-scorers were winger Amad Diallo and midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who scored eight apiece; little wonder why they finished in 15th place.

Rio Ferdinand