Manchester United Submit £70m Bid For Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo

Manchester United have submitted a third offer for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, with the proposed deal potentially rising to £70 million. The offer consists of an initial £65 million fee, supplemented by £5 million in performance-related add-ons.

Brentford are yet to respond to the bid.

United remain confident of securing the Cameroon international’s signature and had hoped to finalise the deal ahead of their departure to the United States on Tuesday, where they are scheduled to play three pre-season matches. The team will be based in Chicago for the majority of the 13-day tour.

Despite recent links to Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Mbeumo has always been the primary attacking target for new manager Ruben Amorim. The 25-year-old enjoyed a standout campaign last season, scoring 20 Premier League goals, and attracted interest from several clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank. However, Mbeumo is understood to favour a move to Old Trafford.

Brentford may also face further disruption in attack, with fellow forward Yoane Wissa reportedly drawing interest from Newcastle United.

United’s push for Mbeumo comes amid a pressing need for greater attacking output. Last season, the club managed just 44 Premier League goals—their lowest tally since the 1973–74 relegation campaign. Manager Ruben Amorim has often criticised the team’s inefficiency in front of goal.

United have already reinforced their squad this summer with the signings of forward Matheus Cunha and defender Diego Leon. Should the Mbeumo deal be completed, Bruno Fernandes is expected to move into a deeper midfield role, with Cunha occupying one of the inside forward positions in Amorim’s preferred tactical setup.

The signing could also further diminish the chances of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, and Antony—who are currently out of favour—returning to first-team contention.

Manchester United begin their Premier League campaign at home to Arsenal on 17 August.