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Manchester United supporters were tearing their hair out during the summer as the Bryan Mbeumo transfer threatened to turn into a saga.

The Reds have become no strangers to a saga during a window. The name Frenkie de Jong still makes fans wince.

But there was hope United had managed to learn the lessons of the past - initially. On the first day of the transfer window , the Reds welcomed Matheus Cunha to Old Trafford.

This was a refreshing change of pace. Cunha was a player who strengthened the squad immediately and was ready to hit the ground running.

Targeting Mbeumo next was another green light for the club. However, the lack of a release clause in his contract at Brentford became a problem for the Reds .

What followed was a period of tough negotiations with the

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