Manchester United, along with Brentford football director Phil Giles, has issued a solid warning about interest in Brian Mbeumo, making it clear that forwards will not be allowed to cheapen the club this summer.
United have identified Mbeumo as a potential addition to strengthening their offensive options when they attempt to strengthen their team under Reuben Amorim.
The attackers were impressed with his performance in the Premier League. In particular, he scored 20 goals in the league last season.
Man United made Brian Mbeumo their main target
He emerged as one of the Red Devils’ top targets, revealing that the player himself would like to move to Old Trafford this summer.
However, after comments by the Brentford director, it could be even more difficult for United to sign him now.
He told Sky Sports: “I have a great interest in Brian. His current preferences are well-published.”
“He had an incredible season and we were hoping for him to be interested. From what I understand, he would also be happy if he needed to stay at Brentford again next year.
“We spoke with Brian and his representatives, and it’s not surprising that he’ll leave this summer.
“If you receive the right offer, you could make a transaction, but now there’s not much to say about it.”
This stance from Brentford unites in a position where priorities and financial strategies need to be carefully evaluated if they want to pursue MBEUMO.
Mbeumo’s potential for a move to the Red Devils has been seen for certain recently, but it doesn’t seem as easy as it looks.
Reuben Amorim is about to make major changes
United are looking to refresh their attack options over the uncertainty surrounding the future of Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho this summer.
Mbeumo is assigned as a player who can help the club solve goalscoring problems.
With Brentford being rated, United have found it difficult to navigate deals with versatile attackers.
It could be a tactic from Brentford to get more money from the Red Devils, but that should be a bit annoyed by what has seen two bids being rejected due to the Cameroonian international attacker.
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