Manchester United have submitted an improved offer of over £60 million for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo as the club continues its ambitious summer rebuild under new manager Ruben Amorim.
After seeing an earlier bid of £45 million plus £10 million in potential add-ons rejected earlier this month, United returned with a new proposal in hopes of securing the signature of the in-demand Cameroon international. Talks between the clubs are expected to continue in the coming days, with Brentford holding out for a fee at least equal to the £62.5 million United paid Wolves for Matheus Cunha.
Mbeumo, 25, would become United’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Cunha, and is viewed as a key addition to Amorim’s attacking plans. With pre-season training set to begin on 7 July, the club is eager to complete deals quickly to avoid the sluggish starts that plagued former manager Erik ten Hag’s reign.
The forward enjoyed a stellar 2024/25 Premier League campaign, scoring a career-best 20 goals and providing nine assists for Brentford. His consistency and versatility in attack have made him a target for multiple clubs, including newly appointed Tottenham boss Thomas Frank, who previously coached Mbeumo at Brentford and was keen on a reunion.
Interest from Champions League clubs across Europe has further complicated negotiations, but United remain in pole position. The club sees Mbeumo’s proven Premier League record as an essential asset for Amorim, who wants ready-made performers to hit the ground running at Old Trafford.
A deal for Mbeumo, who has one year remaining on his Brentford contract, would reflect United’s renewed approach to squad building: prioritising younger, proven talents with top-flight experience. While the club has faced scrutiny over finances in recent transfer windows, sources suggest that sales and structured payment plans are key to enabling these high-profile acquisitions.
However, Mbeumo’s likely participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations could be a minor drawback. Cameroon begin their campaign against Gabon on 24 December, meaning United would lose the forward for up to four weeks midway through the season. Nonetheless, Amorim and the recruitment team remain confident in the player’s value and long-term impact.
Off the pitch, United’s forward line has drawn headlines for other reasons. Alejandro Garnacho, the 20-year-old Argentine winger, sparked intense speculation about his future after posting a photo of himself in an Aston Villa shirt emblazoned with the name “Rashford” on social media. Marcus Rashford responded publicly with a “my brother” message, reigniting rumours about both players’ uncertain standing under Amorim.
Garnacho, valued at £60 million, has reportedly been told to find a new club this summer as part of Amorim’s reshaping of the squad. Rashford, who fell out of favour last season, also faces a precarious future despite his star status in recent years.
The interest in Mbeumo further highlights Amorim’s determination to refresh United’s attack. With concerns growing about inconsistency from the club’s wide players and forwards, the addition of the Cameroon star would inject much-needed pace, goals, and tactical flexibility to the frontline.
United fans will be watching closely as talks with Brentford progress. If successful, the Mbeumo deal would mark a significant statement of intent from the new regime, signalling a break from past transfer missteps and a clearer vision for the future.
As pre-season looms, the club’s leadership is under pressure to deliver. Securing Mbeumo would be another step towards building a squad capable of challenging for domestic and European honours in the coming season.
