Man Utd make improved bid in excess of £60m for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo
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 £62.5m deal and United are seeking to bolster their attack further before pre-season gets under way on July 7.
Having made initial contact with Brentford over Mbeumo earlier this month and reportedly seen a bid of £45m plus £10m in add-ons rejected, it is understood they have now made an offer reaching in excess of £60m.
Spurs, now managed by Mbuemo's ex-Bees boss Thomas Frank, are also interested in the Cameroon international.
The 25-year-old's contract at Brentford expires next summer, although there is an option to extend by a further year.
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Daily Mirror
32 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Mbeumo signs, Rashford reality, Garnacho decision - Man Utd's next transfers
Manchester United have only added Matheus Cunha so far this summer but are chasing Bryan Mbeumo with Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho facing uncertain futures and a plethora of other issues to be sorted out Manchester United's summer so far has been a lot of talk but far less action. Ruben Amorim knows he needs a big few months if he is to be a success at Old Trafford. The less said about last season's Premier League effort the better, but the man in the dugout now has the chance to address any issues and have a full pre-season getting his ideas across. The last few months and their results underlined the need for new faces in Manchester. Many have been linked but so far only Matheus Cunha has signed. His arrival was made far easier by a release clause that existed in his Wolves contract - although which leaves United paying the cash faster than they would have preferred. However, trying to persuade other clubs to sell up has proved a lot harder. The Europa League final defeat also means that the Manchester outfit cannot offer European football of any kind, which will deter some players from moving. Already Liam Delap has opted for Chelsea instead of the Red Devils. Adding more firepower appears to be a priority whilst almost every player on their books is potentially up for sale. Amorim's unique system requires certain players to make it tick and those are the ones he's targeted, whilst he also has a number of big name individuals who needs to have their futures wrapped up. The likes of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are back in Manchester, but for how long? Alejandro Garnacho is edging closer to the exit door with his potential departure likely to fund their summer business as clubs in the Premier League and abroad weigh up bids. Mirror Football takes a look at what comes next... The Mbeumo deal Bryan Mbeumo is currently the main man on United's radar. They've just made another bid, this one worth a total £60million. Brentford are holding out for £65m, wanting a little more that it cost to land Cunha due to him being younger and having scored more than the Brazilian last term, while knowing that Tottenham are also waiting in the wings. Mbeumo has just enjoyed his best year in front of goal and the Bees have proved that they are a selling club. The disparity between United's bid and Brentford's asking price is minimal, which all points to a deal getting done. The only potential sticking point is the structure of the deal with the west Londoners not wanting instalments. United though want their man and are unlikely to miss out over such a detail. Amorim wants it done and dusted before pre-season training begins on July 7. Rashford's reality Rashford will soon be back in the building after several months away with Aston Villa. It became clear when Amorim rocked up that he and the England star weren't at all aligned with the United boss claiming he couldn't get the player to see football the way he does. The forward was impressive whilst at Villa but they haven't exercised their option to sign him for £40m. It leaves Rashford in limbo and whilst he's claimed he could play as a No.9, the transfer activity at Old Trafford suggests they feel they need to improve in that area and will look outside the club, not within, for their options. But what now for Rashford? Well the dream Barcelona switch looks to be off the cards as they move for Nico Williams of Atletico Madrid instead. They're also taking the Copenhagen kid Ronny Bardghji. Any suitor who comes in will want him to lower his wages and probably won't want to be paying United anything like they're looking for. But currently there isn't a huge amount of noise regarding a buyer and the player is very much stuck in limbo. A goalkeeper switch Speaking of outside noise, the talk of Andre Onana leaving Manchester won't go away. The Cameroonian has now spent two years at the club but is yet to convince. The constant errors even saw Amorim drop him for a game last term and Monaco as well as clubs in Saudi Arabia are thought to be keen. United could therefore be on the lookout for a new goalkeeper and the Emiliano Martinez links continue to persist. The Argentine cut an emotional figure at the end of the season with Villa, many seeing it as possible goodbye. Atletico Madrid are keen but United are also waiting in the wings. Gianluigi Donnarumma, the PSG No.1, is, right now, frankly not going to happen. Sancho among those to go Sancho, like Rashford, was out on loan last term but unlike his team-mate a pathway back to Manchester appears a lot less likely. His loan to Chelsea came after he also had a stint back at Borussia Dortmund. Throughout his time at Old Trafford he's rarely looked like a £70m player. But like so many on the books his wages and the price demands make his exit particularly difficult. Juventus are among those to be linked as are Napoli, but none will be paying £25m plus £350k-a-week. The fee United could get, but they're likely going to need to negotiate a pay-off with Sancho to get him off the books. Italy could also be the destination for Rasmus Hojlund, who has underwhelmed in his two years with the club. Despite his lack of goals Inter Milan are keen and could offer him a route out of the club, but United won't get anywhere near to recouping the £72m they spent to sign him. Garnacho decision Once tipped as the future of the club, Garnacho has fallen down the pecking order. He's struggled to find a home in Amorim's system and his attitude hasn't endeared him to his manager. He reacted when left out of the team for the Europa League final and an exit now appears to suit all parties - with fans increasingly frustrated by some of his social media antics. Of all the assets United are likely to sell the Argentine is perhaps the most valuable. He would command a hefty fee and Napoli have been linked. Now Chelsea have come to the party and a swap deal, maybe involving Christopher Nkunku, is a possibility. Wherever he goes Garnacho will either bring in a good amount of cash to re-invest or prove to be a tempting option in a swap. But the thing is, he's obviously talented, has huge potential, can score goals and is dynamic - things Amorim wants from his attackers. He was a regular for the Portuguese for much of last season, so could he still have a future in Manchester? It's a decision that still needs to be made - from all sides.
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Man United submit fresh £60m transfer bid for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo
Manchester United have submitted a fresh bid to Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo. The 25-year-old Cameroon international is set to leave west London after an outstanding season in which he scored 20 goals. United had an initial bid of £55m rejected two weeks ago, and have returned with an improved package worth more than £60m including add-ons. Mbeumo is also wanted by Tottenham Hotspur after they hired his former manager, Thomas Frank, from Brentford, though Spurs are yet to make a formal approach. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue, with Mbeumo set to triple his salary from his current £45,000-per-week contract at Brentford. Mbeumo was asked about transfer speculation while attending the Canadian Grand Prix earlier this month, telling Sky Sports: 'It is a bit new for me, I would say! I think it can be the life of a footballer and you need to accept it. 'It's been my best season so far in the Premier League. And even collectively, I think we did play very good games. I think we've been unlucky to chase the Europe spot, but I think it's been a fantastic season.' United believe they have the edge over Spurs in the race to lure Mbeumo. But Spurs now have Frank in their corner – as well as Champions League football after beating United in the Europa League final – and Mbeumo lauded his former manager's talents. 'He's done so much for me, he literally trusted me from the start. I think he developed the team so well. He developed me as a human and a player as well. So I can only wish him all the best, and I'm sure he's going to do well. 'I think he knows everything. He's really smart. He knows where he wants to bring the team, how he wants to play. I think he's been fantastic for Brentford. I think he's going to [need] some time to adapt, obviously: [Champions League] games, more expectations, but I'm sure he's going to do well. 'He knows how to talk to people. He knows how to build a group. And that's why we've been playing so well.'
Metro
an hour ago
- Metro
Man Utd target £52m Chelsea star in Alejandro Garnacho swap
Manchester United are considering a swap deal with Chelsea involving Alejandro Garnacho and Christopher Nkunku, according to reports. Chelsea held talks to sign Garnacho in the January transfer window but were unable to reach an agreement with United, who had lowered their asking price to €65 million (£54.8m). After being dropped for the Europa League final, Garnacho took aim at Ruben Amorim and indicated after the defeat to Spurs in Bilbao that his future is in doubt. Amorim then made it clear to Garnacho that he should find a new club in the summer transfer window and was left out of the squad for United's final Premier League game of the season last month. Nkunku, meanwhile, has struggled to secure a regular role at Chelsea since his £52m move from RB Leipzig in 2023. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. The 27-year-old started just nine games in the Premier League last season and was an unused substitute in Chelsea's victory against Real Betis in the Conference League final. According to The Telegraph, Chelsea and United are now considering a swap deal involving the two players as they are both looking to leave their clubs this summer. United had considered signing Nkunku in January but the French forward turned down a potential loan move. Arsenal and Bayern Munich also enquired about Nkunku earlier this year but did not follow up their interest with Chelsea. Garnacho, meanwhile, has angered United fans after he posed for a photo on holiday while wearing an Aston Villa shirt with Marcus Rashford's name and number on the back. More Trending When asked about his future after United's defeat in the Europa League final, Garnacho said: 'The game has an impact, but the season itself, the club's situation… I'm going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next.' Napoli had also held advanced talks to sign Garnacho in January as a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in a €70m (£58.9m) deal. However, the Serie A champions claimed that Garnacho's wage demands were not in line with the rest of their squad. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Viktor Gyokeres sends desperate threat to Sporting to finally force Arsenal transfer MORE: Real Madrid transfer stance on Arsenal target Rodrygo after showdown talks MORE: Tottenham make Bryan Mbeumo decision after Man Utd's new offer for Brentford star
