Manchester United and Brentford are a 'considerable' way apart on their valuations for forward Bryan Mbeumo, and there have been no significant developments, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.
It's been a long, drawn-out saga involving United and Mbeumo so far, with the Red Devils pushing to secure his signature. Brentford have remained resolute in their efforts to keep him or receive as much money as possible, and with a move yet to reach a conclusion, the Bees are clearly standing firm with their valuation.
United are understandably in the market for attacking reinforcements in the summer transfer window after such a disappointing 2024/2025 campaign. Matheus Cunha was the first senior addition to arrive through the door, but there's no doubt Ruben Amorim's side will need more if they want to start competing in the top half of the Premier League once again.
David Ornstein: Man Utd and Brentford Update
The two clubs are no closer to an agreement
Bryan Mbeumo celebrating after scoring for Brentford
Reporting on The Athletic's Deal Sheet, Ornstein has provided an update on Manchester United's move to sign Brentford forward Mbeumo this summer. The respected journalist confirms that the gap between the two clubs on their valuation is considerable, and there have been no significant developments with the deal over the last couple of weeks...
"The gap between Manchester United and Brentford on their valuation of Bryan Mbeumo remains considerable. The two sides are several million pounds apart. There have been no significant developments over the past couple of weeks, and a deal is still not imminent, but talks continue as United work to complete a move for the Cameroon forward."
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It's been a frustrating saga for United supporters, but the Red Devils won't want to overpay after years of doing so. The Cameroonian international will undoubtedly be a smart signing for Amorim's attack, but INEOS and the club will need to ensure that it makes financial sense.
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