Manchester United is supposed to join the signature of Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo, whereby the Red Devils are reportedly the preferred of the 25-year-old if he makes a movement this summer
Manchester United has set their sights on Bryan Mbeumo van Brentford, where Rio Ferdinand applauded the club to keep his “non-conservable” demand for signing hard-working players. Mbeumo would give a move to Old Trafford above any other Premier League side this summer.
The negotiations between United and Brentford are expected to start quickly, with Mbeumo's impressive count of 20 goals and seven assists in 38 league games this season with its value at around £ 60 million.
United Legend Ferdinand has expressed its support for the potential acquisition and praised Mbeumo's consistent impact and athletics, while also emphasizing that the club has listened to its own transfer requirements while they want to build on a gloomy campaign.
“What a season he has had. Not only has he always been present, there is always consistent the man's games. Big moments,” Ferdinand said on his podcast in Rio Presents.
“He grabs [goals in] left foot, right foot. He comes in from right, plays on the left, plays in advance like a nine or even like a false nine. And again, it's not just about want talent.
“These guys who work at this level all have talent. But one of the things that is not negotiable for me is athletics. The ability to go man-to-man. The possibility to defeat a player.
“The possibility of bringing the team from one end of the field to another. He brings that, so that is still added herbs that I thought was a non-negotiable and they listened to me.”
According to athletics, the preference of Mbeumo Old Trafford is this window, with Newcastle, Arsenal and Tottenham all interested parties. The sharp eye of the winger for finding the network and his pace along the front line are desperately needed at United, and were an important role in Brentford that secured their 10th place this season.
The prospect of adding him to the Squadron of United would in particular improve the options of Amorim after the Reds Liam Delap had missed after he had chosen Chelsea as his future club with his threatening transfer of £ 30 million from Ipswich on the Horizon.
However, United does not waste a time or it concerns summer signing sessions, however, all the closing of a deal for Wolves' Matheus Cunha. With a buy-out clause of £ 62.5 million in his previous contract, they did not hesitate to meet the figure.
In the meantime, Bruno Fernandes has rejected an offer from the Saudi Pro League, who suggests that he will play for United again next season.
Among them, Mbeumo and Cunha have scored a striking total of 35 league goals this season; The previous term, they yielded 21. Their proven ability is clear as a day, especially in contrast with the less successful strike power of United.
Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee did not succeed in touching those heights before they came to United with no less than combined costs nearly £ 110 million in the summers of 2023 and 2024.