Manchester United and Brentford reportedly have finally cooperated in the agreement on the relocation of Cameroon international winger Brian Mbeumo.
The Red Devils have been pursuing Mbeumo for a long time, but this saga really dragged on and it took a while to reach that conclusion.
But now it appears that athletics David Ornstein is reporting today that Man Wood and Brentford have finally reached an agreement.
See X post below, as Ornstein states that United will pay the first £65 million guaranteed to bee.
Ornstein said:Exclusive: Manchester United signs a deal with Brentford and signs Brian Mbeumo. The inter-club transactions were hit with a guarantee of £65 million + add-ons up to £6 million. Four installments. I just wanted a 26yo forward. #murnc & move #brentfordfc It’s currently confirmed. ”
Bryan Mbeumo transfer is complete
United fans are pleased that Mbeumo’s deal is now really close.
It is clear that MUFC has had problems with its attacks after last year’s disastrous campaign. They came in 15th place at the table and lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final.
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony were all loaned and should definitely be replaced as they are likely to be sold forever this summer.
Mbeumo could be an ideal replacement, and after an impressive 2024/25 season, United scored 20 goals and contributed seven assists in 38 league games, United left wider to pose more goal threats.
Mbeumo joins Mashuscuña at Old Trafford
This is United’s second major signature of summer after Matheus Cunha arrived from the wolf.
This looks like a good business for United. Amorim can count on two proven Premier League offensive players.
Both Mbeumo and Cunha were shining at this level last season and it will be interesting to see if they can take the first step to play for a big club with great pressure and expectations.