It seems that every summer there is a messy and painful transfer saga that drags on throughout the course of the window. It usually involves Manchester United. Two summers of wrangling with Borussia

Manchester United remain confident of finalising a deal for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur. Mbeumo has told confidants he only wants to join United but well-placed sources say that has not deterred Spurs, who appointed Thomas Frank as their new coach last week.