DONE DEAL: Manchester United have finally signed their dream striker as goalscoring machine joins The Reds on five-years transfer deal
Manchester United remain in the driving seat to sign Brentford talisman Bryan Mbeumo.
Early this month, The Athletic reported that Mbeumo has decided to join United despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Arsenal.
The Red Devils accordingly opened talks with Brentford to find an agreement over a summer move. United submitted an opening offer of £45million and £10m in add-ons but the Bees turned it down earlier this month.
Since then, things have gone quiet with United yet to return with an improved offer. Further, Tottenham’s appointment of Thomas Frank has led to some fears among the United faithful.
Frank signed the Cameroonian from French outfit Troyes in 2019. Since then, Mbeumo has been a key cog in the Danish tactician’s setup at the Gtech Community Stadium. Their relationship dynamic has once again brought Spurs back into the picture.
However, according to the Manchester Evening News, United remain confident of finalising a deal for the 25-year-old.
It is claimed that Mbeumo has “told confidants he only wants to join United.”
Spurs are now able to offer Champions League football as well as the lure of a reunion with Frank and it is understood they are “going hard” for the Cameroon international. They are also potentially prepared to offer him a higher salary.
Still, United are regarded as the frontrunners, as it is believed Mbeumo wishes to move to the Theatre of Dreams.
The opportunity to be part of the project to put United back on top should certainly be tempting for any elite player who backs himself to shine in difficult conditions and under pressure.
Further, the wide playmaker role in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 setup appears tailor-made for Mbeumo to thrive, as the Brentford star likes to receive the ball on the right and move inside before making use of his impeccable left foot.
Considered one of the Premier League’s most well-rounded forwards, Mbeumo notched 20 goals and eight assists this season.
