Manchester United push for Mbeumo in €70m bid as Brentford hold firm
Manchester United have escalated their pursuit of Brentford’s Cameroonian winger Bryan Mbeumo, submitting an improved €70 million offer (BBC). However, the Bees remain unmoved, with Sky Sports reporting they demand a higher fee for their star attacker, who still has three years on his contract.
The 25-year-old forward has emerged as Erik ten Hag’s top target after a breakout Premier League campaign 20 goals and 7 assists in 38 appearances making him one of last season’s most productive wingers.
United view him as the solution to their right-flank struggles, with Antony failing to deliver since his €95m move.
Brentford’s valuation is believed to exceed €80m, leveraging the contract security and status of Bryan Mbeumo as their offensive talisman following Ivan Toney’s departure.
