Our new no.19 scored 20 goals for Brentford in last season's Premier League and also provided seven assists, including one against the Reds.
One exciting element is how he can thrive on the service provided by captain Bruno Fernandes. The skipper caught up with the Cameroon forward on the plane out to the United States and declared he wanted goals from the man everybody had been waiting for.
The hope is that this is a wish the Portuguese magnifico will be instrumental in ensuring comes true, due to his remarkable creativity.
Supporters could get a first glimpse of Mbeumo in action for the Reds when our Premier League Summer Series campaign kicks off against West Ham United at 00:00 BST on Sunday morning.