Manchester United Close to Finalizing Deal for Bryan Mbeumo Ahead of Pre-Season

Key Takeaways

Manchester United have tabled a second offer for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, reportedly worth around £55 million.
Mbeumo is said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford despite interest from his former manager Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur.
Personal terms between United and Mbeumo have been agreed, with the 25-year-old set to earn around £200,000 per week.
Mbeumo netted 20 goals and provided 8 assists last season, helping Brentford secure a 10th-place finish in the Premier League.
United are planning to offload current wide players Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antony to make room for Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.

Manchester United are reportedly on the brink of signing Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, according to recent reports. The Red Devils have reportedly tabled a second offer for Mbeumo, said to be around £55million, with the delay in finalising the deal due to the add-ons involved.

Brentford are said to be aiming for the total package to potentially reach as much as £63m, exceeding the £62.5m United paid Wolves for Matheus Cunha. Despite interest from his former Brentford manager, Thomas Frank, at Tottenham Hotspur, Mbeumo is said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford.

It is claimed that personal terms between United and Mbeumo have been agreed, with the 25-year-old set to pocket around £200,000 per week. With pre-season training commencing on July 7, United boss Ruben Amorim is eager to have Mbeumo and Cunha integrated into the squad as soon as possible.

Mbeumo, who transferred to Brentford for £5.8m from French club Troyes in 2019, netted 20 goals and provided eight assists last season, helping the Bees secure a 10th-place finish in the Premier League - five spots above United.

After signing Cunha, United have reportedly identified Mbeumo as their next summer acquisition, with Amorim and the club planning to offload current wide players Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antony.

United's quest for a forward to lead their attack has hit a stumbling block, with targets slipping away to rivals. Liam Delap has made a switch to Chelsea from Ipswich, and Viktor Gyokeres has his eyes set on Arsenal, attracted by the prospect of Champions League football.

Meanwhile, Old Trafford will be missing the sound of European football anthems for only the second time in 35 years, as the team failed to secure its place after a defeat to Spurs in the Europa League final. The North London club, under the leadership of newly appointed Frank, are securing their Champions League berth.

The influential mentor encouraged Brentford to hold their ground for a substantial fee for the Cameroonian sensation in light of his impressive season. Speaking with Danish outlet Tipsbladet before setting sail to Tottenham, the ex-Brentford boss remarked, "It is clear that if he is to be sold, it must be for a nice, nice amount. It cannot be done for less."

There is a reason why he costs X number of million pounds, and we do not have X number of million pounds to buy for." I would say that I would be surprised if a lot of big clubs don't look at him. I would be surprised with what he has to offer. How many wingers score 20 goals for a mid-table club?" And then with seven assists plus his work ethic. And his character. All these things mean that he has a lot, so he is a good player."