Rio Ferdinand has warned Manchester United that they risk shame if they are unable to secure Bryan Mbeumo's signature this summer, considering how tirelessly they have worked to sign him
Rio Ferdinand has given a grim warning to the Hierarchy of Manchester United and urged them to break up Bryan Mbeumo this summer or to run the risk. The sensation of Brentford has been an important target for the Red Devils since the summer transfer window opened last month.
However, the journey to securing the services of MBeumo is far from normal sailing, since United has already seen two first bids for the 25-year-old who were rejected by the bees after they have not achieved their appreciation. Now the Old Trafford Top Brass have been set to launch an improved third range of more than £ 60 million to finally get a deal over the line – although there is no guarantee that Brentford agrees to sell at the new price.
Ferdinand, whose time at United included an impressive 12 years from 2002 to 2014, has proposed the security of Mbeumo an essential step for the coming campaign to prevent the potential spot. YouTube channel presents on his Rio Ferdinand, said the former defendant stand: “[Mbeumo] Tottenham told him that he has told Brentford that he only wants to become a member of Manchester United.
“Dus Man United en Brentford moeten samenkomen en een manier vinden van … Nou, Man United moet een manier vinden om te voldoen aan de waardering van Brentford. Ik denk dat het voorstel £ 55 miljoen is met £ 7,5 miljoen add-ons. Dat lijkt niet genoeg te zijn, voor het einde van het raam, maar ik denk dat het niet lang is om te komen voor het einde van het einde van het raam en het is niet lang om te komen.
“I think that would be a custard, egg on your facial situation for Man United, unless they go get someone else, another striker. Who did they wait as an alternative in their wings?
“We have really heard no other names that seem to come close. So I will be surprised if this deal does not go ahead, because Man United has been adamant.
“It has become public, they have allowed that to happen, and they are now in a position where they have to take a step to get this a bit over the line.”
About why Mbeumo is a top for the club, Ferdinand added: “He fits physically for me. He is dynamic, scores goals in the Premier League, the Premier League knows. Look this space.”
Regarding the position of Brentford, the club is said to want at least £ 65 million to have their star wing leave this summer. Director Football Phil Giles said about this: “There is a lot of interest in Bryan. His current preference has been well published. He had an incredible season and we expected interest in him. From what I understand, he is also happy to stay in Brentford next year.
“We spoke with Bryan and his representatives. It is not obvious that he will leave this summer. If we get the right offer, there is the potential that a deal must be done, but we can say so much about that.”
Mbeumo had a fantastic season 2024/25 with the bees, drawing up 20 goals and setting up eight more in 38 Premier League matches. Because his contract with the club runs until the next summer, with an option for Brentford to extend it for another year, the board is not under pressure to sell, unless they receive an offer that meets their appreciation for the Cameroon International.