- Man United already had a bid worth £55m rejected for Brentford’s main man
Manchester United have had a second bid of up to £62.5million for Bryan Mbeumo rejected by Brentford, but the winger has informed the club that he only wants to move to Old Trafford this summer.
The forward has been one of United’s most sought-after targets this summer, with their first bid of £55m already rejected as Ruben Amorim looks to recruit reinforcements to his struggling attack.
The forward, who scored 20 Premier League goals for the Bees last term, has also acrrued interest from Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Tottenham, who are now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank.
United’s pursuit of Mbeumo had previously taken a hit when Spurs made their desire over a potential move known, and it left the player himself with a dilemma.
Now, though, according to The Athletic, the Cameroonian winger has made his mind up in terms of his future – telling both Tottenham and his current club Brentford, that he will only leave west London for a move to Old Trafford.
While United’s second bid has been rejected, talks with Brentford continue as the Red Devils look to make a breakthrough.
Ruben Amorim and Co wish to have Mbeumo in their squad for the start of pre-season, with players due to report back to Carrington from the week commencing July 7.
Finding the back of the net proved to be one of the biggest problems for United last season and that is one of the reasons why Mbeumo is seen as such a priority signing by director of football Jason Wilcox and the rest of the footballing hierarchy.
The Red Devils scored just 44 goals in the Premier League, the second lowest of any non-relegated side, a record low since the division was rebranded back in 1992.
Since joining for Brentford for a £5.8m transfer fee back in, Mbeumo has scored 70 goals in 242 games, including 42 in 136 Premier League matches, flourishing into one of the deadliest attackers in the division.
This has all come under the stewardship of Frank, who was unveiled as Tottenham’s new head coach – following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou – earlier in the month, having spent nine years at the Bees, seven of which came as manager.
While Mbeumo had previously expressed a preference to move to the red side of Manchester, Tottenham were willing to test that resolve following the appointment of the winger’s former boss.
However, following two weeks of deliberation, Mbeumo has decided that he only wants to move to United, and has informed both Frank and the Bees of that wish.
More to follow.
