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Manchester United have reportedly made a significant step in their attempts to sign Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo.
The 25-year-old is coming off a sensational campaign, scoring 20 goals and providing his teammates with 8 assists in his 38 Premier League appearances.
After six years at the Gletch Community Stadium, it is past time for the Cameroonian to move to bigger things.
Despite interest from Champions League participants Arsenal and Newcastle, Mbeumo has chosen Man United as his preferred destination, much to the delight of the Old Trafford faithful.
Bryan Mbeumo chooses United
The winger is thus willing to follow the footsteps of Matheus Cunha, another spectacular Premier League star who was happy to pick the Red Devils despite the lack of European football next season.
Nevertheless, Man Utd wouldn’t want to waste any time on this front, as it could open the door for another suitor to overtake them in the race for the Troyes youth product.
According to Sky Sport DE journalist Florian Plettenberg, United have already struck an agreement with Mbeumo and his agents over personal terms, and are determined to open talks with Brentford as soon as possible.
“Manchester United want to start negotiations with Brentford shortly in order to finalise the deal for Bryan Mbeumo,” posted the German transfer market insider on his X account.
Man United have Mbeumo agreement in hand
Plettenberg also revealed how Man Utd are confident they can reach he finish line first, while describing Mbeumo as their ‘second statement’ signing after landing Cunha.
“The player has already given his approval. Verbal agreement is done. MUFC are optimistic that the transfer will go through. It would be their second statement signing in attack after Matheus Cunha.”
The Cameroonian would certainly add another layer to what is shaping up to be an intriguing attacking department.
It would be interesting to see how Mbeumo and Amad Diallo would fit in the same system, given how both players are left-footed wingers who enjoy cutting from the right side. One of them could be deployed as a wingback, a position that the Ivorian is familiar with, albeit it might not necessarily be his ideal role.
