Key Takeaways
- Manchester United have increased their offer to over £60 million for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo
- The initial £55 million bid was rejected, with Brentford valuing him closer to £62.5 million
- Mbeumo, 25, scored 20 Premier League goals last season and reportedly prefers joining United
- Personal terms reportedly agreed at around £250,000 per week
- United are also exploring targets like Christopher Nkunku, Viktor Gyökeres, and Hugo Ekitike to boost their attack
United’s transfer pursuit is intensifying. After having a £55 million approach turned down, the club have now returned with an improved offer of over £60 million for Bryan Mbeumo—believed to be edging close to Brentford’s valuation.
Mbeumo’s camp reportedly favors a switch to Old Trafford, especially with just a year left on his contract. Meanwhile, United have made strides in agreeing personal terms, with a package close to £250,000 per week now on the table.
The club is actively scanning the market for reinforcements. Alongside Mbeumo, names like Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres, and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike are firmly on the radar.
After already landing Matheus Cunha for £62.5 million, United are pushing to fortify their frontline under new head coach Ruben Amorim, eyeing a more explosive, flexible attacking unit.
Tactical Implications
United struggled for goals last season—just 44 in the league—and the pressure to evolve their forward options is immense. Mbeumo offers both pace and precision, Nkunku adds dynamism, Gyökeres brings pure finishing, while Ekitike provides youth and unpredictability.
Amorim’s tactical blueprint thrives on sharp transitions and creative fluidity—making these targets ideal candidates to revamp the Red Devils’ blunt attack.
Final Whistle
Manchester United are swinging big in the summer window. Whether it’s Mbeumo or one of the alternative targets, the next forward signing could define their offensive identity under Amorim.
Stay with Goal Drift for official announcements, tactical analysis, and every move from United’s transfer front.
