🚨 BREAKING: “If Mbeumo’s off the table, we’ll pivot to our backup striker option—we can’t afford to waste time,” Ruben Amorim reportedly stated, as Manchester United reignite their pursuit of a £45 million-rated forward following the collapse of their move for Bryan Mbeumo. Sound familiar? 🧐😤 This is exactly how we ended up with Højlund and Zirkzee 😳😒 When will we stop gambling on unproven talent? This rinse-and-repeat strategy isn’t it. 😤

Manchester United, still basking in the afterglow of securing Matheus Cunha, have turned their transfer radar toward Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford. The Red Devils see Mbeumo as a tailor-made fit for Ruben Amorim’s tactical vision—someone who could thrive just behind the main striker. Talks have been ongoing for weeks, yet the saga drags on, with no deal struck. Mbeumo himself is reportedly eager to work under Amorim’s system, but things aren’t moving on Brentford’s end.

 

Amorim’s vision places Mbeumo behind Cunha, who’s likely to operate from the left, bringing dynamism and fluid link-up play. The blueprint is clear—but the bricks haven’t arrived. With no breakthrough in sight, the door is wide open for rivals, especially Tottenham, to hijack the move. Spurs are lurking in the shadows, and without urgency from United, they could strike first and fast.

 

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano recently shed light on the impasse. He confirmed that United haven’t submitted a new offer since their original bid was rejected over a week ago. Negotiations are still active, but it’s unclear whether United are willing to escalate the pursuit or let it fizzle out as interest from other clubs heats up.

 

Meanwhile, United aren’t standing idle. With Brentford proving difficult, the club has resurrected interest in Fiorentina’s Moise Kean. Once written off after a lukewarm stint at Everton, Kean has rediscovered his fire in Italy—netting 25 goals in 44 appearances last season. Now 25, he’s grown into a clinical striker with composure in the box and improved decision-making in transitions.

 

The attraction? Kean’s £45 million release clause, which is active from July 1 to 15. That window gives United a clean shot to snap him up—if they act decisively. But they’re not alone. Saudi Arabian clubs are circling like sharks, waving big money, but Kean reportedly prefers staying in Europe and proving his worth in England once more.

 

Still, any move for Kean hinges on United’s internal reshuffling. Rasmus Højlund would likely need to be loaned out or sold for Kean to step in as a starting striker. It’s a chess game now—one wrong move and the board collapses. If Højlund stays, Kean might be unwilling to play second fiddle.

 

While the Mbeumo chase remains in limbo, fans and pundits alike believe United shouldn’t put all their eggs in one basket. Landing both Mbeumo and Kean could grant Amorim a multidimensional frontline—offering depth, rotation, and a plan B when things get gritty. It would also put pressure on underperformers like Sancho and Antony to step up—or ship out.

 

In sum, Manchester United’s attacking roadmap under Amorim is evolving fast. Matheus Cunha is the first domino. Mbeumo’s creativity and Kean’s finishing could complete the puzzle. But the clock is ticking, competition is fierce, and United must decide—strike now or risk losing the momentum they’ve just begun to build.