Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo by submitting a revised bid to Brentford, one that significantly boosts the guaranteed cash component. This move comes as part of Rúben Amorim’s push to sharpen United’s attacking prowess, especially in the final third. Amorim had already secured Matheus Cunha for £62.5 million, intending to slot him into one of the attacking midfield roles in his 3-4-2-1 setup. Now, the goal is to pair Cunha with Mbeumo, forming a creative double-threat behind the striker.
United’s initial bid, worth £55 million including add-ons, was turned down despite Mbeumo expressing a clear preference for a move to Old Trafford. This was no small gesture, considering the player had offers on the table from Champions League-bound sides like Arsenal, Newcastle, and Tottenham. The competition was fierce, but Mbeumo’s heart was already in Manchester—fueling United’s confidence in reigniting negotiations.
There was a brief moment of suspense when Tottenham looked poised to hijack the deal. With Thomas Frank, Mbeumo’s former manager at Brentford, newly appointed at Spurs, many thought the tide might turn. But that north London interest stalled, and Manchester United capitalized on the opening by submitting a second, stronger bid over the weekend—reportedly surpassing £60 million.
Crucially, this new offer includes a higher up-front payment, which aligns better with Brentford’s expectations. The Bees are using the Cunha deal as a pricing benchmark, signaling that only an offer in the £60–65 million range—preferably heavy on guaranteed cash—would get their attention. According to The Telegraph, United’s second offer hits those marks more convincingly than the first.
Fabrizio Romano took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm United’s renewed effort and Mbeumo’s continuing preference for the move. He revealed that talks were active and progressing well, with Mbeumo giving United top billing among all suitors. The winger remains a central focus of Amorim’s summer rebuild and has verbally agreed to personal terms, suggesting the hard part may already be done.
Mbeumo’s on-field stats make the case even stronger. Last season, the 25-year-old notched 20 Premier League goals—a tally beaten only by Salah, Haaland, and Isak. His left-footed dynamism makes him an ideal fit for the fluid attacking style Amorim is cultivating, either as a roaming No. 10 or an inverted forward cutting in from the right.
Transfer insider Rudy Galetti confirmed United are prepared to go as high as £63 million to seal the deal, putting them right in the zone Brentford want. Negotiations now hinge on finalizing the structure of the payment and any additional clauses—important technicalities but ones that usually smooth out quickly when both parties are this close in valuation.
If all goes according to plan, United want to wrap things up before pre-season kicks off on July 7. With Mbeumo already leaning hard toward the move, all that’s left is to hammer out the paperwork. United’s intent is clear, Brentford’s demands are within reach, and Mbeumo? He’s packing his bags for Manchester.
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