David Ornstein - 25y/o involved in 28 goals this term now wants to join Man Utd ahead of Arsenal
Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has now decided he wants to join Manchester United ahead of other suitors this summer, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.
The 25-year-old notched 20 goals and eight assists for the Bees across all competitions in 2024-25, attracting the Red Devils and the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle.
Mbeumo favours a switch to Man United, if they can strike a deal with Brentford, and it has been reported that around £50 million could get a deal done.
The Old Trafford club completed a move for Brazilian attacker Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers yesterday and could now be landing another top attacker despite their failure to qualify for the Champions League or any European competition.
Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap has opted to join Chelsea ahead of the Red Devils due to the availability of the elite European competition at the Stamford Bridge club next season, but that has not deterred Mbeumo.
The Cameroon international has largely played on the right wing but is also capable of playing as a number 9, and landing him could be huge for Man United head coach Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese wants to bolster his attack ahead of his first full season as he is set to lose Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony permanently this summer and has told Alejandro Garnacho to find a new club.
Sealing a move for Cunha is a huge boost, and adding Mbeumo to the squad will further give the club much-needed belief heading into 2025-26.
They will be expected to impress across all domestic competitions with European engagement off the cards, and holding on to captain Bruno Fernandes could also go a long way in ensuring they mount credible challenges in the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
The owners are ready to back Amorim in the summer transfer window, and he will have no excuse if he fails to deliver the goods next season after a disappointing end to 2025-26.
Article written by Alani Adefunmiloye .