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Man United bid to break Bryan Mbeumo deadlock with improved offer for Brentford forward
Manchester United have made a third bid for Bryan Mbeumo, raising their offer of up to £70m, including add-ons. United are willing to pay Brentford an initial £65m for the Cameroon international, with the possibility of a further £5m, depending on how the forward fares at Old Trafford. Brentford had wanted a sum in excess of the £62.5m United paid Wolves for their first summer signing, Matheus Cunha, noting that Mbeumo scored more Premier League goals than the Brazilian last season. Mbeumo, who had also attracted interest from Newcastle and Tottenham, had made it apparent he would prefer to join United. They submitted an initial offer of £45m, plus a further £10m in add-ons, for the 26-year-old, then improving that to get closer to Brentford's valuation. However, that was in June and Brentford had not budged in their valuation of the former Troyes player, leading to United's third attempt to sign him. Mbeumo, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season, is wanted by Ruben Amorim as he seeks to overhaul his attack after United struck just 44 times in the top flight. However, while United are willing to sell each of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho and feel each has asked to leave the club, none has been transferred yet, even if they are not allowed to train with Amorim's team in pre-season.
The Independent
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- The Independent
Man United transfer news: Bryan Mbeumo, Hugo Ekitike, Corentin Tolisso and more
Manchester United face a crucial summer as Ruben Amorim finally gets the chance to shape his squad and transform his failing team into contenders at the top end of the table. It shouldn't be forgotten that Amorim initially rebuffed United's approach following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, and perhaps he was wise to try and delay the move, because what followed was a disastrous campaign cuminating in the 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final. Now Amorim has a full preseason to prepare his side and a summer transfer window to mould his squad before a season without European football, and he must take full advantage. The release of the Premier League fixtures shows a difficult start for United, with an opening game agasint Arsenal and fixtures against Manchester City and Chelsea within their first five matches of 2025/26, and the manager's future could be called into question early should his side struggle. United got some early business done with the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a £62.5m deal, but among interest in other targets including Bryan Mbeumo, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made clear that the money pot is not deep. Offloading high-wage players such as Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho seems key to funding the revolution, with a lack of movement causing frustration among fans as United lag behind their rivals. Here's everything you need to know about Manchester United's summer transfer plans. Areas to improve Perhaps it is easier to try and identify some parts of the team that don't need improvement. Three players could genuinely claim to have had decent seasons – Bruno Fernandes, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo – while Harry Maguire, Casemiro and Diogo Dalot all did OK in spells, but that is about the extent of United's reliable performers last season. Now that Matheus Cunha's arrival is secured, the top priorities are: sign a proven goalscorer, given the toils of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee up front; buy a goalkeeper to compete with (or outright replace) the error-prone Andre Onana; recruit a wing-back who can excel in Amorim's system. Done deals Ins: Matheus Cunha (Wolves, £62.5m agreed), Diego Leon (Cerro Porteno, undisclosed fee) Retained: Tom Heaton (signed new one-year deal after expiry of old contract) Outs: Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans (all out of contract) Potential targets Bryan Mbeumo, Brentford Mbeumo has emerged as United's top target at this point in the window, with the club eager to get the deal done before moving on to other signings. The 25-year-old has just enjoyed the best season of his career with 20 goals in 42 games, catching the eye of a raft of clubs in the process. United could deploy Mbeumo in one of their No 10 roles, and in the driving seat to sign the Cameroon international. However, the deal has stalled in recent weeks despite Mbeumo making it clear he only wants United, with fans getting frustrated at what is perceived to be a lack of negotiating nous. This is one that is expected to get done soon though, with United having submitted an improved bid worth £65m plus £5m in add-ons. Hugo Ekitike, Eintracht Frankfurt 22-year-old Frankfurt forward Ekitike is being considered by United and Liverpool after a season in which he scored 22 goals in all competitions, though it is Newcastle who have made the first move in the bid to sign the Frenchman, having made a bid in the region of €80m. The youngster is seen as a quality prospect in his homeland and seems to be finding his feet at the top level after an unsuccessful spell at PSG earlier in his career. The young striker is adept at linking play and dribbling as well as finishing, and early reports suggested that Frankfurt wanted to hold out for a fee of around €100m, though subsequent reports say that the German side could be tempted into a sale around the same £60m mark that Man City paid for Omar Marmoush. United are said to have made contact with both the player's camp and Frankfurt, though nothing is seen as advanced at this stage, with Liverpool leading the race. Corentin Tolisso, Lyon The latest rumour involving United sees them linked with Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso. The 31-year-old is coming off a decent season for the French side, and could be available for a cut-price fee due to the French side's financial troubles. Concrete links are yet to materialise, but he is thought to be available for £15m. Richard Rios, Palmeiras Another one with few concrete links, but reports in Brazil claim that United are interested in Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios. United sent scouts to watch the Colombia international during the Club World Cup, with the Brazilian side hoping to start negotiations around the £30m mark, though Rios has already said yes to a proposal from AS Roma and could be heading to Serie A. Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa United's search for a striker continues and while Cunha and Mbeumo will be solid attacking options, there remains a desire to add a recognised number nine to the squad if possible. Watkins was the subject of interest from Arsenal in January but with the Gunners set to sign United target Viktor Gyokeres, the England international could be a valid, Premier League-proven attacking option. Villa would want at least £60m for Watkins, though links with Old Trafford have gone quiet as United aim to wrap up a move for Mbeumo. Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig Another move that is currently considered unlikely, though the rumours refuse to go away. With Sesko no longer being linked with Arsenal, it seems he is being offered to other clubs who are known to be chasing a striker, including Liverpool and Chelsea.
