Manchester United has made a significant move in their pursuit of Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo by submitting an improved bid exceeding £60 million. The initial offer for the 25-year-old was £45 million with potential add-ons of up to £10 million, which was turned down by Brentford.
Discussions concerning the potential transfer of Mbeumo, a forward from Cameroon, are expected to progress this week. Manchester United, who recently acquired Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5 million, are eager to bolster Ruben Amorim's squad before the start of pre-season training on 7th July.
Despite interest from other Champions League clubs and former Brentford manager Thomas Frank at Tottenham, United remains focused on securing Mbeumo's services. Sources indicate that Brentford is likely to demand a fee similar to the one received by Wolves for Cunha before agreeing to the sale of Mbeumo, who still has one year left on his contract.
Noteworthy is Mbeumo's impressive performance last season, scoring 20 goals and providing nine assists for Brentford. His familiarity with the Premier League is considered a valuable asset by Amorim, who is looking for players capable of making an immediate impact as United aims for a stronger start to the season.
The potential deal for Mbeumo coincides with uncertainty surrounding the future of Alejandro Garnacho, following a social media post featuring him in an Aston Villa shirt with 'Rashford' on the back. Marcus Rashford, another United player, responded to the post, hinting at a potential transfer for Garnacho.
With Mbeumo expected to miss part of the upcoming season due to Cameroon's involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations, Manchester United is eager to finalize the deal swiftly to integrate the talented striker into their squad.
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