Bryan Mbeumo warming up for Brentford, plus Ruben Amorim (Photo by Ryan Pierse, David Ramos/Getty Images)
Manchester United are reportedly edging closer to a full agreement with Brentford over the transfer of Cameroon international right winger Bryan Mbeumo.
The Red Devils look to be nearing a £60m deal for Mbeumo, who had a superb season in the Premier League in 2024/25, finishing with 20 goals and eight assists in all competitions.
According to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, this deal is now edging closer to completion, with Mbeumo seeming set for a move to Old Trafford despite also being strongly linked as a top target for Tottenham by the Daily Mirror.
See below for Crook’s post on X as it looks like Mbeumo is now edging towards becoming a new Man Utd player…
Told #MUFC are edging closer to a full agreement with #BrentfordFC for Bryan Mbeumo. Talks are progressing positively on a package worth in excess of £60m after news of second bid exclusively broken on Monday night. More on @talkSPORT.com with @JacobsBen
— Alex Crook ??? (@alex_crook) June 25, 2025
Mbeumo was one of the outstanding attacking players in Europe last season, and it makes sense that he’s now making this step up to a bigger club.
Can Bryan Mbeumo help turn things around for Manchester United?
Even if United are struggling at the moment, they remain a big enough name that a player like Mbeumo would surely always view them as a step up from Brentford.
The Bees have been terrific in their time in the Premier League, but are never likely to be more than a mid-table side.
United are not the force they once were, but getting the right players in could help them work their way back towards at least competing for a top four finish.
Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford reacts during the game vs Man City (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Mbeumo could have a big role to play as he looks like a clear upgrade on that right flank to flops like Antony.
This is another blow for Brentford after the departure of their…
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