The player’s medical is scheduled for tomorrow morning, as manager Ruben Amorim secures his fourth signing of the summer.
Manchester United has been chasing Bryan Mbeumo since the start of the month after the 25-year-old winger expressed his desire to leave, despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
Mbeumo had an impressive season with Brentford, scoring 20 Premier League goals, making him a top target for Newcastle. However, his high salary demands and Brentford’s steep asking price cooled Newcastle’s interest, allowing Manchester United to swoop in.
Transfer Details:
United have reached an agreement with Brentford worth £63 million — with £55 million upfront and an additional £8 million in bonuses.
Their earlier offer of £45 million plus £10 million in add-ons was rejected, but negotiations continued, leading to this final agreement.
Medical and Personal Terms:
According to talkSPORT, Mbeumo is set for his medical next week. His salary at Old Trafford will be around £200,000 per week, one of the reasons why Newcastle backed out of the race.
Newcastle’s Next Move:
After stepping away from Mbeumo, Newcastle turned their attention to Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, making an offer that was quickly rejected. Forest are determined to keep Elanga unless Newcastle comes back with a significantly higher bid.
Newcastle is also considering alternatives like Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Johan Bakayoko, as reinforcing the right wing remains a priority.
If Newcastle successfully signs Elanga, Manchester United could benefit financially thanks to a sell-on clause included when Elanga was sold to Forest in 2023 for around £15 million plus add-ons.
Forest reportedly values Elanga at £60 million, a figure similar to what saw Newcastle step away from Mbeumo — though Elanga’s wages wouldn’t be as high