Theo Walcott has described Bryan Mbeumo as an ‘incredible’ addition for Manchester United and believes Arsenal should have signed the forward ‘many years ago’.

United prioritised strengthening their attack on the back of a wretched end to the season under Ruben Amorim, who steered the club to their worst-ever points tally in the Premier League last term.

The Red Devils first set their sights on Matheus Cunha and moved quickly trigger a £62.5million release clause in the Brazilian’s contract with Wolves.

Mbeumo was the next player targeted on the back of a magnificent campaign with Brentford, in which the Cameroon international racked up 20 goals and seven assists in the Premier League.

While United faced strong competition from Tottenham, Mbeumo would go on to complete a £71million move to Old Trafford, with Benjamin Sesko, Senne Lammens and Diego Leon all following suit.

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