Man Utd's New Signing Mbeumo Craves Love, Not Tough Love

Those comments nod to the competitive spirit United have acquired, something that appears to have been missing at Old Trafford for some time. The Red Devils have fighting personalities in captain Bruno Fernandes , Lisandro Martinez , Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte, but the venom that was once so synonymous with the club as a whole has long been missing.

Mbeumo enjoyed a career-best return of 20 goals at the Gtech Community Stadium last season, level with Wissa as Brentford's top scorer. But it seems there's substance to back up his talent, too.

Wissa added: "It was all about finding the right balance between good competition but also fighting with each other. We are also fighting with each other, but that doesn’t mean you have to hate each other!"

That comment in particular hints at Mbeumo's drive to not only get the best out of himself but those around him as well. And the ability to deliver that message without grating on one's team-mates can be a rare quality.

Mbeumo also opened up about the kind of behaviour he feels tends to optimise his play. And it's apparent Amorim and his squad may need to give their new signing the arm-round-the-shoulder treatment, rather than tough love, should he not hit the ground running straight away at Old Trafford.

"I’m someone who needs support and love to give my best performances," said the Cameroonian. "I’m really lucky to have someone like Wissa, who always wants the best for me.

"I always want to give 100%, but there are some times when I’m feeling down, so having someone like him who will help and push you in the right direction is brilliant to have."