Manchester United have been negotiating for a long time with Brentford for French striker Bryan Mbeumo. So a few days ago, the talks came to a standstill. Brentford are demanding €65 million and Manchester United would not budge over €60 million including bonuses.
The signal from Old Trafford was clear and the perception was that they had moved on to new hunting grounds.
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But then, out of the blue, Manchester United are said to have accepted Brentford’s demand for €65 million for French striker Bryan Mbeumo, who has been one of the most prominent players for the team since Ivan Toney left the club.
Since Toney left Brentford, Mbeumo has taken a leading role in attack and shown consistent goalscoring in the Premier League. This has attracted interest from several clubs, but it is Manchester United who have shown the greatest willingness to secure his services.
Manchester United accept Brentford’s terms for Mbeumo
Over the past few weeks, Brentford turned down several offers from United because they did not meet the club’s desired price. But the Old Trafford club’s persistent efforts have paid off, and they have finally agreed to pay the 65 million euros Brentford demanded, according to Sportbible.
This confirms Manchester United’s commitment to continue investing heavily in order to regain its place among the top clubs in English and European football. Mbeumo, known for his speed and ability to create scoring chances, will fit well into the attacking system United’s coach wants to implement.
The French striker has shown that he is a high-quality player with the ability to make a difference, making this investment a safe transition. Now it remains for both parties to finalize the final details to formalize the transfer.
With this signing, Manchester United aim to strengthen their attack and get more attacking options to improve their results in upcoming tournaments. Mbeumo arrives with a desire to grow and succeed at one of the world’s biggest clubs.
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