Manchester United offer to sign Brentford Forward Bryan Mbeumo

Manchester United bids to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo with an offer of £55 million ($74.5 million) for the Cameroonian.

Manchester United have already signed Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers and, after missing out to Chelsea in pursuit of Liam Delap, have now set their sights on Mbeumo who, despite offers from Arsenal and Newcastle United, is believed to favour a move to Old Trafford.

Brentford manager, Thomas Frank has publicly confirmed his willingness to sell French forward for the right price this summer, and The Athletic have now revealed United’s first attempt to get a deal over the line.

The Red Devils have proposed an initial £45 million ($61 million) with a further £10 million ($13.5 million) in add-ons, but that is thought to be well below Brentford’s valuation of the Mbuemo.

According to a report, Brentford would not do business for anything below £60 million ($81.3 million), and there have even been claims the Bees are prepared to further raise their asking price after news of Mbeumo’s desire to join the club complicated their efforts to sell to the highest bidder.

United remain in talks over a deal and it is hoped that Brentford will consider their stance. Entering the final year of Mbeumo’s contract this summer but the Bees are protected by the option to trigger a 12-month extension.