Manchester United have officially completed the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, making him Ruben Amorim’s fourth signing of the summer, as part of the club’s major rebuild under INEOS.
Deal Details
- Player: Bryan Mbeumo
- Age: 25
- Position: Right winger
- Club Signed From: Brentford
- Transfer Fee: Around £63 million (£55m upfront + £8m in bonuses)
- Wages: Approximately £200,000 per week
- Medical: Set for tomorrow morning
- Squad Number: Will be given an iconic shirt number (rumored to be No.7, but not confirmed yet)
Why This Transfer Is Key
Mbeumo addresses a pressing need for United:
- Reliable right winger: With Antony underperforming and both Sancho and Greenwood expected to exit, Mbeumo strengthens the attack.
- Flexible attacker: Can operate anywhere across the front three.
- High productivity: Scored 20 Premier League goals last season, with top-tier creativity and pressing numbers.
- Performs in big games: Known for delivering against top-six clubs with clutch performances.
How Mbeumo Stacks Up (2024/25):
| Player | Goals | Assists | Key Passes | Dribbles | Pressing Work Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbeumo | 20 | 6 | 2.1 | 1.8 | High |
| Antony | 4 | 3 | 1.2 | 1.0 | Moderate |
| Sancho (Dortmund) | 7 | 8 | 1.9 | 2.3 | Moderate |
Impact Across the Market
- Newcastle United: Dropped their pursuit of Mbeumo due to his wage demands and have now shifted focus to Anthony Elanga, formerly of Manchester United, now at Nottingham Forest.
- Manchester United: Could receive a financial boost if Newcastle sign Elanga, thanks to a sell-on clause from last summer’s deal with Forest.
- Squad transformation: With signings like Mbeumo, Zirkzee, and Gutierrez, United are building a younger, quicker, and more dynamic squad under Amorim.
What’s Next for United?
The Red Devils are not done in the market:
- Working to secure Joao Neves or Manuel Ugarte for midfield depth.
- Eyeing Felix Nmecha from Dortmund for creative midfield options.
- Continuing negotiations for defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro.
