Man United to open talks over signing Bryan Mbeumo as Brentford star picks Old Trafford over Premier League rivals in huge boost to Ruben Amorim after £62.5m arrival of Matheus Cunha
Bryan Mbeumo has chosen Manchester United as his favoured destination for a move this summer.
Mbeumo, 25, has shone at Brentford since joining the club in 2019 and he enjoyed his most productive season yet in 2024-25.
The right-sided forward scored 20 Premier League goals and added eight assists as the Bees finished 10th in the top flight.
Given his stellar campaign, Mbeumo has been linked to several clubs this summer including United, Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham.
However, Mbeumo has decided he wants to join United, and Ruben Amorim’s side are now set to open talks with Brentford as they attempt to secure an agreement.
Bees boss Thomas Frank admitted in May that Mbeumo’s exit was likely this summer if the right deal was offered and opened up on how difficult it would be to replace him.
Bryan Mbeumo has chosen Man United as his favoured destination for a move this summer
‘If the right price – and that’s going to be expensive – is coming, then I’m sure the club will be open to it,’ Frank said.
‘It is clear that if he is to be sold, it must be for a nice, nice amount. It is a lot. Mucho. Really a lot.
‘Then it is clear that it is impossible to replace him one for one. It cannot be done. There is a reason why he costs x number of million pounds, and we do not have x number of million pounds to buy for.
‘I would say that I would be surprised if a lot of big clubs don’t look at him. I would be surprised with what he has to offer.
‘How many wingers score 20 goals for a mid-table club? And then with seven assists plus his work ethic. And his character. All these things mean that he has a lot, so he is a good player.’
Mbeumo joined Brentford from French side Troyes in 2019 and the forward helped the Bees to promotion to the Premier League in 2021.
He made the step up with ease and is the latest in a long line of success stories for Brentford’s recruitment and Mbeumo’s form has gone to another level over the past 12 months.
In total, the 25-year-old, who played every minute of Brentford’s Premier League campaign, has scored 70 goals and added 51 assists in 242 appearances for the west London club.
The addition of the 18-cap Cameroon international is another boost for Ruben Amorim after United confirmed the £62.5m arrival of Matheus Cunha from Wolves on Sunday.
Like Mbeumo, Cunha enjoyed a stunning Premier League season, scoring 15 goals and adding six assists in 33 league games.
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