Manchester United have reached a ‘full agreement’ with Brentford for their star attacker Bryan Mbeumo, according to claims from CentreDevils.
The Premier League heavyweights are reportedly closing in on their second summer signing, with Mbeumo set to join alongside Matheus Cunha, whose arrival was announced earlier this month.
The Cameroonian international has been pushing for a move to Old Trafford since giving priority to United last month, although Brentford held firm on their valuation.
The Bees rejected United’s initial £55m bid for the 25-year-old forward, but the club succeeded with a second proposal worth around £60m, including add-ons.
Man United Close to Bryan Mbeumo Deal
Set to join alongside Matheus Cunha
According to CentreDevils, Mbeumo is now set to become United’s second major attacking reinforcement of the summer, with agreements reached with both club and player.
The Cameroonian forward is expected to sign a long-term contract at Old Trafford, taking United’s summer spending to around £122.5m after the £62.5m acquisition of Cunha earlier this month.
Mbeumo is coming off a career-best Premier League season with Brentford, having scored 20 goals and provided eight assists in 38 appearances last term.
The 25-year-old winger was also a target for Tottenham following his impressive campaign, with Spurs reportedly keen to reunite him with former boss Thomas Frank.
Man United are expected to pursue a new striker following the deal for Mbeumo but may have to look elsewhere amid a recent Viktor Gyokeres blow.
The Sporting Lisbon star has reportedly informed United that his preference is to join Arsenal this summer, as he aims to play Champions League football next season.
🚨 **BREAKING: Manchester United Reach Full Agreement to Sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford – Deal Set at £60m**
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### ✅ Transfer Summary:
* **Player:** Bryan Mbeumo
* **From:** Brentford
* **To:** Manchester United
* **Status:** *Full agreement reached*
* **Fee:** £60 million (including add-ons)
* **Contract:** Long-term deal agreed
* **Announcement:** Expected imminently
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### 🔴 United’s Second Major Signing:
Following the £62.5m acquisition of Matheus Cunha, **Bryan Mbeumo becomes United’s second attacking signing of the summer**, taking the club’s early window spend to **£122.5m**.
🗣️ *Mbeumo had already made his intentions clear*, prioritizing a move to Old Trafford and reportedly pushing Brentford to accept United’s second bid after the first £55m offer was rejected.
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### 📊 Mbeumo’s 2024/25 Stats (Brentford):
* 🏟 Appearances: 38
* ⚽ Goals: 20
* 🎯 Assists: 8
* 🔥 Most productive season of his career
* 🧠 Key traits: Versatility, finishing, pressing, positioning
The 25-year-old Cameroonian international impressed heavily last season, making himself one of the Premier League’s most in-demand forwards. He can play:
* ✅ Right-wing (natural role)
* ✅ Second striker
* ✅ Left-wing (occasionally)
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### 🔄 What This Means for United:
Rúben Amorim’s **3-4-2-1 system** demands versatile forwards behind a central striker — and both Mbeumo and Cunha fit that perfectly. Their arrivals give United:
* ⚔ Improved pressing and goal output
* ⚡ Wide threat and inside runs
* 🔄 Flexibility in attacking combinations
With Antony, Jadon Sancho, and potentially Marcus Rashford all available for sale, **Mbeumo’s arrival signals a major changing of the guard** on United’s flanks.
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### ❌ Viktor Gyökeres Blow:
Amid this forward rebuild, Manchester United’s **pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres appears to have hit a wall**. According to multiple reports, the Swedish star prefers a move to **Arsenal**, where he could play Champions League football next season.
🔍 United will now pivot to **alternative striker targets**, with Joshua Zirkzee, Benjamin Šeško (RB Leipzig), and Jonathan David still on the radar.
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### 🧠 Tactical Snapshot (Under Amorim):
* ⚽ *Front three projection:*
* **Mbeumo** (Right CAM)
* **Cunha** (Left CAM / hybrid role)
* **TBD** (Striker: Zirkzee, Gyökeres alternative)
Mbeumo’s pressing, energy, and goal output make him ideal to thrive in the right attacking slot behind a mobile No. 9 — especially under Amorim’s dynamic transitional style.
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