Latest Manchester United news and rumours as the race for Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo heats up
Comments
Sport
Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford during a Premier League match
Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford during a Premier League match(Image: Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images)
Manchester United are rumoured to be among the clubs interested in signing Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo this summer and they could have the perfect welcome gift lined up if they choose to bring him to Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim faces a significant rebuild at the club due to what is shaping up to be a disappointing end to the Premier League campaign. Since the Portuguese head coach took over in November, United have dropped to 16th in the table, albeit still 17 points clear of the relegation zone.
While the upcoming Europa League final against Tottenham could offer something positive to cap off a frustrating season, there is no denying that major work needs to be done in the upcoming transfer window. Amorim, together with the club’s recruitment team, will need to make some big and decisive calls when it comes to both incomings and outgoings.
Among the names tipped to make a move to United this summer is Mbeumo, with the Brentford star reportedly attracting interest from a number of Premier League rivals. According to a report from The Telegraph earlier this month, United are preparing to battle Liverpool and Newcastle for the 25-year-old's signature.
Of course, departures may be necessary to pave the way for new arrivals, and one player who could be on the move is forward Joshua Zirkzee. Despite only arriving at Old Trafford from Bologna last summer, the Dutchman is already being linked with a return to Italy.
According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, Champions League finalists Inter Milan have registered their interest and are preparing to table a formal bid.
Should Zirkzee leave - either for Inter or another destination - the No.11 shirt would become vacant. While Mbeumo currently wears the No.19 at Brentford, he previously wore the No.11 during his time at French club Troyes, before making the move to West London in the summer of 2019.
If the transfer domino's were to fall into place, the No.11 shirt could be the perfect transfer gift for the Cameroon international at Old Trafford.
---
Here at the Manchester Evening News, we’re dedicated to bringing you the best Manchester United coverage and analysis.
Make sure you don’t miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here to subscribe.
You can also subscribe to our free newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day’s biggest stories.
*And finally, if you’d rather listen to our expert analysis then make sure to check out our Manchester is Red podcast, featuring The Samuel Luckhurst Show and The Midweek Debate. Our shows are available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and you can also watch along on YouTube.*