Bryan Mbeumo would “fit exactly what Ruben Amorim wants as a player” if he joins Manchester United, says the forward’s coach at Troyes, Rui Almeida.

The 25-year-old began his career with the French side before he moved to Brentford in 2019.

He could now make the switch to Old Trafford after United submitted an improved offer of more than £60m for the forward.

“I coached him in his first year as a senior player and he was a really nice boy,” Almeida told BBC Radio Manchester.

“The first point is, the human values of Bryan – coachable, humble, really hungry to learn all the time. After that was potential, because he gave the first steps with us that season and he finished the season with lots of goals and passes for goals also.

“He was not quick only with his feet, with his mind also. Each training session for him was like a final. In that time, he want to to learn, improve and go as far as he could. Of course he didn’t know at the time he could be as far as he is now, but his mindset – it separated him from the others.”

Asked whether Mbeumo can handle the pressure at Old Trafford, Almeida said: “I think so. I saw him jump from us at Troyes to Brentford in the Championship and then to the Premier League. He handled it really well.

“I know he is a little shy but, at the same time, he trusts himself. So he knows how strong is he, what capabilities he has, how strong he is as a player. Of course, Manchester United is a different level club, but I am trustful he will do it well.

“If he is going, it is because Ruben wants him. He will fit exactly what Ruben wants as a player. Not only in offensive way but also in defensive way because Ruben demands that from the players – always.”

Listen to the full discussion on BBC Sounds