Manchester United are contemplating whether to up the ante in their pursuit of Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo after head coach Ruben Amorim has made it clear that he is desperate to secure additional firepower ahead of his first full season at the Old Trafford helm, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Red Devils have edged closer to having Matheus Cunha among their options for the 2025/26 campaign, with the Wolverhampton Wanderers talisman accepting the project on offer and personal terms being finalised after discussions, but there remains a desire to bolster the squad with further reinforcements during the summer transfer window.
Although Patrick Dorgu has been the most expensive acquisition of Amorim's reign, thanks to completing a £30million switch from Serie A strugglers Lecce in February, the Portuguese tactician wants to show ambition in the coming months and is aiming to end the season on a high note by winning the Europa League.
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Bryan Mbeumo celebrating after scoring for Brentford
Manchester United are considering a summer move to sign Mbeumo, according to GMS sources, and they have refused to rule out the possibility of offering a route out of Brentford even though he is being priced at £60million by his current employers ahead of the transfer window reopening for business.
Although the west Londoners are making lofty demands despite the Cameroon international preparing to enter the final 12 months of a contract which allows him to pocket £45,000-per-week at the Gtech Community Stadium, highlighting his value to them, the Red Devils are mulling over whether to test their resolve.
GMS sources have been informed that Manchester United have stopped short of making a firm decision on their approach at this stage but, having seen him get his name on the scoresheet 19 times over the course of the campaign, they may head to the negotiating table for Mbeumo in the coming weeks.
Bryan Mbeumo's statistics for Brentford this season
The Red Devils allowed Antony and Marcus Rashford to depart on loan deals midway through the campaign, with the latter's switch to Aston Villa including a £40million option to become permanent, and Amorim is eager to bring in replacements after they have been deemed surplus to requirements.
Mbeumo has emerged as a wide forward who could fit the bill, GMS sources have learned, but Manchester United are aware that they are in danger of facing stiff competition for his signature as the likes of Newcastle United, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest have also been circling as they make plans to upgrade their respective squads.
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Bryan Mbeumo in action for Brentford
GMS sources have been told that Manchester United are even more likely to explore a move for Mbeumo if their primary targets, including Ipswich Town marksman Liam Delap, are not attainable during the summer transfer window as Amorim is fully focused on adding reliable goalscorers to his options.
The 25-year-old has been described as 'outstanding' by Alan Shearer, the Premier League's all-time leading goalscorer, and would head to Old Trafford following a productive campaign in the final third of the pitch if the Red Devils succeed in reaching an agreement with Brentford and convince him to embark on a fresh challenge.
Manchester United are confident that Mbeumo is entering his prime, GMS sources understand, and his steady improvement since arriving in the Premier League emphasises his upward trajectory ahead of potentially being handed the opportunity to join the Europa League finalists.
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GMS sources recently revealed that the Red Devils made fresh contact in the last 48 hours in a bid to get a deal for Cunha over the line, but Amorim does not want the spending to stop there and is considering raiding Premier League rivals Brentford as he aims to make his side more dangerous.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 19/05/2025
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