Man United make improved offer for Bryan Mbeumo
Manchester United have made an improved bid in the region of €70million for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, it has been reported.
Head coach Ruben Amorim is attempting to rebuild the Red Devils after seeing the club's worst top-flight season in 51 years compounded by a damaging Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.
Matheus Cunha has joined from Wolves in a €73m deal and United are seeking to bolster their attack further before pre-season gets under way on 7 July.
Having made initial contact with Brentford over Mbeumo earlier this month and reportedly seen a bid of €52.5m plus €11.5m in add-ons rejected, it is understood they have now made an offer reaching in excess of €70m.
Spurs, now managed by Mbuemo's ex-Bees boss Thomas Frank, are also interested in the Cameroon international.
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Man United make improved offer for Bryan Mbeumo
Manchester United have made an improved bid in the region of €70million for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, it has been reported. Head coach Ruben Amorim is attempting to rebuild the Red Devils after seeing the club's worst top-flight season in 51 years compounded by a damaging Europa League final defeat to Tottenham. Matheus Cunha has joined from Wolves in a €73m deal and United are seeking to bolster their attack further before pre-season gets under way on 7 July. Having made initial contact with Brentford over Mbeumo earlier this month and reportedly seen a bid of €52.5m plus €11.5m in add-ons rejected, it is understood they have now made an offer reaching in excess of €70m. Spurs, now managed by Mbuemo's ex-Bees boss Thomas Frank, are also interested in the Cameroon international.
