Cameroon

Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mali and Egypt will join 12 other teams in the expanded tournament between March and April next year.

The Athletic watches a Manchester United game with Mbeumo's family and speaks to friends and former team-mates

The 29-year-old has made 102 appearances for United and is under contract until 2028.

The Cameroon goalkeeper is leaving before the Manchester derby and is likely to face Ederson in Istanbul instead

Trabzonspor will cover the goalkeeper's Manchester United salary in full, with Onana set to earn extra due to bonuses

The Belgium-born Cameroon international has signed a five-year deal at Molineux with a club option for a sixth season.

Should the midfielder maintain his development this season then Brighton will hope other elite suitors emerge for their prized asset

Why Manchester United agreed to pay a premium for Mbeumo, how the negotiations played out and how they hope he will prove money well spent

The deal comprises an initial £65m fee, to be paid in four instalments, plus a maximum of £6m in potential bonuses.

The latest proposal is awaiting a response from the London club.

Onana will now work towards returning to fitness for United's Premier League season-opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17,

This is not a question of who is more talented. It is what this United team needs in this moment

Talks are ongoing as United work to reach an agreement for a player targeted by head coach Ruben Amorim to strengthen his attacking unit.

Mbeumo has attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle, and Spurs — but the 25-year-old favours a switch to Old Trafford.

The forward has become a pivotal figure for Brentford and is likely to attract interest in the summer transfer window