Manchester United Push for Bryan Mbeumo With Improved £70m Offer

Manchester United have increased their bid for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo to £70 million. They are now closer to sealing their main attacking target, as United is actively negotiating for his transfer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester United have made a new offer for Bryan Mbeumo worth £65 million plus £5 million in add-ons. Brentford rejected United’s previous bids, but this third offer is closer to their valuation of around £65 million for Mbeumo, according to recent reports. However, no deal has been agreed yet. Brentford are working on a transfer for Omari Hutchinson as a direct replacement if Mbeumo departs this summer, with Hutchinson being a prime candidate.

WHY UNITED WANT MBEUMO

United are targeting Mbeumo after they endured another difficult campaign last season, finishing 15th in the Premier League and failing to qualify for European football this season. They lacked consistent attacking output, with Marcus Rashford scoring nine league goals and no other attacker reaching double figures. In contrast, Mbeumo impressed at Brentford, scoring 20 goals and contributing nine assists in Premier League appearances last season, despite missing part of the season due to injury. His pace and creativity suit Ruben Amorim’s plans to revitalise United’s frontline.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Manchester United are waiting on Brentford’s response to their latest proposal. Meanwhile, Brentford are looking to sign Ipswich Town’s Omari Hutchinson as a replacement. United’s Premier League campaign will kick off in just over three weeks against last season’s second place Arsenal. Brentford will also aim for a strong start after finishing 13th last season. The outcome of these negotiations will shape the opening fixtures and strategies of both teams.