Manchester United intend to complete the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford by the start of July.
United are locked in negotiations with Brentford for their star attacker.
According to the Daily Express, United are confident of completing the deal in the coming weeks and intend to have the player on board in time for the start of pre-season training at the beginning of July.
Tottenham have entered the race in recent days but United are not worried about their talks being hijacked.
Mbeumo to Man Utd
Mbeumo has already agreed personal terms for a contract until 2030 with the option of another year until 2031.
The player wants to join Man Utd, and Brentford are not expected to stand in his way at the right price as his contract expires in one year – although there is the option to extend his deal by another year.
Mbeumo enjoyed a superb 2024-25 season, scoring 20 goals and providing eight assists.
Ruben Amorim plans to play Mbeumo behind a striker, but he can also feature out wide and as a centre-forward.
Man Utd have already confirmed the signing of Matheus Cunha for a whopping €74 million, with the Brazilian expected to occupy one of the two No.10 positions in Ruben Amorim’s side.
The expert’s opinion on Bryan Mbeumo to Man Utd
Premier League expert Cameron Smith says: “Mbeumo enjoyed the best season of his career in 2024-25, notching 20 goals and seven assists in 38 Premier League games.
“His tally of 9.3 expected assists was the highest of any player in the entire English top flight and, alongside Matheus Cunha, he will provide Man Utd with the attacking dynamism they have sorely missed in recent years.
“Furthermore, Mbeumo’s relationship with Amad Diallo – who is likely to be deployed as a right wing-back next term – could blossom into one of the best in Europe.”
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