The transfer of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford to Manchester United has stopped the inability of the two club to agree, but the bees have now made a meaningful movement
Brentford has dropped a big hint that the long -term transfer from Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United could finally continue.
United has been chasing Mbeumo for weeks, but has come up with a determined resistance from Brentford, who have refused to give about their asking price. The bees have rejected two offers from United for the Cameroon International, which according to them is worth at least £ 63 million.
Brentford has seen United pay £ 62.5 million for Matheus Cunha van Wolves and Anthony Elanga go from Nottingham Forest to Newcastle for £ 55 million and plays a hard ball about their most appreciated property. Nevertheless, the club is not blind to the fact that Mbeumo wants to leave and they have started making contingency plans.
The evening standard reports that they have identified Ipswich Town star Omari Hutchinson as a replacement for Mbeumo, although they do not have to make contact yet. Hutchinson only came to Ipswich from Chelsea last summer in a club record deal worth £ 22.5 million, but was able to leave a year later.
He got three goals and two assists in 31 performances last season when Ipswich was banned and reportedly the idea to go back to London Rather. Chelsea has a back-back clause, but it is unlikely that they are in Brentford's way, since they have already signed Wingers Jamie Gittens and Estevao Willian from Borussia Dortmund and Palmeiras this summer.
Brentford has already lost manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham – replaced him by Keith Andrews – and Captain Christian Norgaard, who joined Arsenal, and are now confronted with the possible departure of Mbeumo and striker Yoane Wissa. But the side of West -London has developed a reputation for smart work on the transfer market.
Hutchinson is still only 21 years old and scored in the final, while England under the age of 21 in the summer of Germany defeated 3-2 in the under-21 euros. He wants to play Premier League football next season and would enjoy the chance to replace Mbeumo, which received 20 league goals on the right wing in 2024/25.
Brentford director of Football Phil Giles has previously denied that there was almost a deal with United for Mbeumo, but it now seems to be a matter of time. “There is a lot of interest in Bryan,” he told Sky Sports. “I think it was well published and spoken, his preference. I think he is happy to stay in Brentford next year, also, if necessary, to stay in Brentford next year.
“Let's take a look about that. I think our position is that he had an incredible season last season, we were expecting interest in him. If that deal is right, there is a deal to be done, if not then he will remain. We have spoken with Bryan and his representatives. It is not a fact that he will leave this summer. There is interest.
“He had a great season last season, so it is inevitable that there will be interest in him. If we get the right offer, there may be a deal to do, but we can only say so much about that.”