Bryan Mbeumo, a 25-year-old right-winger from Cameroon, is getting a lot of attention for a transfer to Manchester United. They made an initial offer of £55 million (£45m plus £10m in add-ons), but Brentford turned it down. Now, Manchester United is getting ready to make a second and final offer of £60 million (£55m plus £5m in bonuses), which matches Brentford’s asking price for Mbeumo at £60 million.
Mbeumo and Manchester United have already agreed on personal terms, with a contract that would pay him £200,000 a week for five years, plus an option for one more year. Even though Newcastle is interested, Mbeumo seems to prefer moving to Manchester United. However, as of now, the transfer is still being negotiated, and there’s no official word yet.
£50M for a right-sided N10 who scored 20 goals and recorded 7 assists in the PREMIER LEAGUE this season?!
Manchester United you won’t find a more suited option than Bryan Mbeumo for that role.
— (fan) Frank 🧠🇵🇹 (@AmorimEra_) May 26, 2025
Last season, Mbeumo had a great performance, scoring 20 goals and getting 8 assists in the Premier League while playing for Brentford. This has made him a top target for Manchester United, especially with their new manager Ruben Amorim, who wants to fix the team’s scoring issues.
Manchester United’s interest in Mbeumo is part of a bigger plan for the summer transfer window. They have already activated a £62.5 million release clause for Matheus Cunha from Wolves, showing they are serious about improving their attack. Additionally, Manchester United hopes to raise up to £150 million from selling players, with possible exits for Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Tyrell Malacia. This financial flexibility could give Ruben Amorim a transfer budget of £150 million.
Even though they missed out on Champions League and Europa League football, both Mbeumo and Cunha are eager to join, which shows that Manchester United still has a strong appeal.
