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Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Mbeumo looks forward to Fernandes link-up at Man Utd
Man Utd's third summer signing, Bryan Mbeumo, arrived from Brentford following a prolific campaign with 20 goals and seven assists. (Man Utd pic) LONDON : Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited about linking up with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as he prepares for life at Old Trafford following his move from Brentford. After weeks of drawn-out talks, the 25-year-old finally joined United last week for £65 million (US$87 million) plus a potential £6 million in add-ons. The Cameroon winger, who scored 20 goals and provided seven assists for Brentford in the Premier League last season, has signed a five-year deal with United, becoming their third signing of the summer transfer window. Mbeumo told the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast that Fernandes was the player he was most looking forward to playing with. 'Everyone sees in the past years, he can shoot, he can cross, he can do crazy ball,' he said. 'Yeah, for a striker, you just enjoy that.' Mbeumo is hoping to benefit from the experience of the Portuguese midfielder, who said last month he had rejected a huge offer from Saudi Arabia to stay at United despite their struggles last season. 'On the pitch, when you're smart like he is, I think you don't even need to think a lot,' he said. 'You just need to make the run and he's going to play you in the right space every time. 'But of course, you can have a little discussion to make him know how I prefer the balls and how I'm feeling the best to have the ball. 'But at a certain point, there is only one way, even if it's not the one you like, you have to do the run and he's going to put the ball in a good position.' Mbeumo's arrival follows the signings of Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and Paraguay left-back Diego Leon, from Cerro Porteno. United have recently been linked with Ollie Watkins – RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is also a reported target – and Mbeumo described his former Brentford teammate as the 'complete striker'. Mbeumo said of Watkins: 'He's like a complete striker. He can do a lot of things.' United are currently on a summer tour of the United States, preparing for their Premier League opener against Arsenal on Aug 17.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Bryan Mbeumo names new Man Utd team-mate he's excited to play with – 'Enjoy that'
Manchester United's new £71million signing Bryan Mbeumo is excited to link up with Bruno Fernandes on the pitch this season as he aims to fix their stuttering attack Bryan Mbeumo is convinced that Bruno Fernandes will help him deliver the goals Manchester United crave this season. Mbeumo is getting to know his new team-mates on United's pre-season tour of the United States after making a £71million move from Brentford and is excited by the prospect of playing with his new captain. United beat competition from Arsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle and Chelsea to land Mbeumo in the summer transfer window. The Cameroon international scored 20 goals for Brentford in the Premier League last season and is now tasked with revitalising an ailing attack which managed just 44 goals in 38 league games in 2024/25. Mbeumo will aim to link up with fellow new arrival Matheus Cunha, while United are hoping to sign a centre-forward to complete their new-look frontline before the window closes. But whoever may be in the pipeline, Mbeumo is delighted to have Fernandes assisting him. Appearing on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast in the US, he was asked which team-mates he's most looking forward to playing with. 'Of course, Bruno. Of course, yeah,' he replied. 'Yeah, everyone sees it in the past years – he has a really good foot. He can shoot, he can cross, he can do crazy balls. Yeah, for a striker, you just enjoy that.' Asked how he would develop an understanding with him, Mbeumo added: 'I think it's a little bit of everything. As I said, you earn experience from everyone. So it's always good to speak to someone like this. 'But at the end, I think on the pitch, when you're smart like he is, I think you don't even need to think a lot. You just need to make the run and he's going to play you in the right space every time. 'But of course, you can have a little discussion to make him know how I prefer the balls and how I'm feeling the best to have the ball. But at a certain point, there is only one way, even if it's not the one you like, you have to do the run and he's going to put the ball in a good position.' Ruben Amorim is certain that Fernandes is going to be key to United's chances in the 2025/26 season. Speaking after their 2-1 win over West Ham on their pre-season tour, he hailed his skipper. 'You can see it in the assists, the goals, but not just that,' he said. 'I think now he has more players [around him]. I've felt that on the tour. I feel that now there are more players to help him to lead the group. That is a good thing. 'But he's our leader, so he's really important. Not just on the field, but also off the field. He leads by example. He works really hard, is always available and sometimes he plays with pain.'
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Mbeumo eager to link up with Fernandes after £65m Man United move
LONDON, July 30 — Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited about linking up with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as he prepares for life at Old Trafford following his move from Brentford. After weeks of drawn-out talks, the 25-year-old finally joined United last week for £65 million (RM368 million) plus a potential £6 million in add-ons. The Cameroon winger, who scored 20 goals and provided seven assists for Brentford in the Premier League last season, has signed a five-year deal with United, becoming their third signing of the summer transfer window. Mbeumo told the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast that Fernandes was the player he was most looking forward to playing with. 'Everyone sees in the past years, he can shoot, he can cross, he can do crazy ball,' he said. 'Yeah, for a striker, you just enjoy that.' Mbeumo is hoping to benefit from the experience of the Portuguese midfielder, who said last month he had rejected a huge offer from Saudi Arabia to stay at United despite their struggles last season. 'On the pitch, when you're smart like he is, I think you don't even need to think a lot,' he said. 'You just need to make the run and he's going to play you in the right space every time. 'But of course, you can have a little discussion to make him know how I prefer the balls and how I'm feeling the best to have the ball. 'But at a certain point, there is only one way, even if it's not the one you like, you have to do the run and he's going to put the ball in a good position.' Mbeumo's arrival follows the signings of Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and Paraguay left-back Diego Leon, from Cerro Porteno. United have recently been linked with Ollie Watkins — RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is also a reported target — and Mbeumo described his former Brentford teammate as the 'complete striker'. Mbeumo said of Watkins: 'He's like a complete striker. He can do a lot of things.' United are currently on a summer tour of the United States, preparing for their Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 17. — AFP
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Mbeumo looks forward to Fernandes link-up at Man Utd
LONDON: Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited about linking up with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as he prepares for life at Old Trafford following his move from Brentford. After weeks of drawn-out talks, the 25-year-old finally joined United last week for £65 million (US$87 million) plus a potential £6 million in add-ons. The Cameroon winger, who scored 20 goals and provided seven assists for Brentford in the Premier League last season, has signed a five-year deal with United, becoming their third signing of the summer transfer window. Mbeumo told the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast that Fernandes was the player he was most looking forward to playing with. "Everyone sees in the past years, he can shoot, he can cross, he can do crazy ball," he said. "Yeah, for a striker, you just enjoy that." Mbeumo is hoping to benefit from the experience of the Portuguese midfielder, who said last month he had rejected a huge offer from Saudi Arabia to stay at United despite their struggles last season. "On the pitch, when you're smart like he is, I think you don't even need to think a lot," he said. "You just need to make the run and he's going to play you in the right space every time. "But of course, you can have a little discussion to make him know how I prefer the balls and how I'm feeling the best to have the ball. "But at a certain point, there is only one way, even if it's not the one you like, you have to do the run and he's going to put the ball in a good position." Mbeumo's arrival follows the signings of Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and Paraguay left-back Diego Leon, from Cerro Porteno. United have recently been linked with Ollie Watkins – RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is also a reported target – and Mbeumo described his former Brentford teammate as the "complete striker." Mbeumo said of Watkins: "He's like a complete striker. He can do a lot of things." United are currently on a summer tour of the United States, preparing for their Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 17. — AFP
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Bryan Mbeumo looks forward to Bruno Fernandes link-up at Manchester United
Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited about linking up with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as he prepares for life at Old Trafford following his move from Brentford. After weeks of drawn-out talks, the 25-year-old finally joined United last week for £65 million ($87 million) plus a potential £6 million in add-ons. The Cameroon winger, who scored 20 goals and provided seven assists for Brentford in the Premier League last season, has signed a five-year deal with United, becoming its third signing of the summer transfer window. Mbeumo told the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast that Fernandes was the player he was most looking forward to playing with. 'Everyone sees in the past years, he can shoot, he can cross, he can do crazy ball,' he said. 'Yeah, for a striker, you just enjoy that.' Mbeumo is hoping to benefit from the experience of the Portuguese midfielder, who said last month he had rejected a huge offer from Saudi Arabia to stay at United despite its struggles last season. 'On the pitch, when you're smart like he is, I think you don't even need to think a lot,' he said. 'You just need to make the run and he's going to play you in the right space every time. 'But of course, you can have a little discussion to make him know how I prefer the balls and how I'm feeling the best to have the ball. 'But at a certain point, there is only one way, even if it's not the one you like, you have to do the run and he's going to put the ball in a good position.' Mbeumo's arrival follows the signings of Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and Paraguay left-back Diego Leon, from Cerro Porteno. ALSO READ | We believe in the coach: Manuel Ugarte says Amorim is the right man for Man United United have recently been linked with Ollie Watkins -- RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is also a reported target -- and Mbeumo described his former Brentford teammate as the 'complete striker'. Mbeumo said of Watkins: 'He's like a complete striker. He can do a lot of things.' United is currently on a summer tour of the United States, preparing for its Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 17.
