Following the confirmed signing of Matheus Cunha, Manchester United is intensifying efforts to strengthen their attacking options. While the club was in active talks with Brentford to bring Bryan Mbeumo to Old Trafford, negotiations have stalled after their initial offer was rejected.
Despite Mbeumo’s reported interest in working with new manager Ruben Amorim, Brentford remains firm on their valuation, and no new bid has been made by United in over a week. Meanwhile, other clubs, including Tottenham, are monitoring the situation and could intervene if United fails to act promptly.
Ruben Amorim sees Mbeumo as a creative force just behind the striker, likely complementing Cunha, who is expected to operate from the left. However, the lack of movement in talks has prompted United to revisit previous targets.
According to *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, United has reignited their pursuit of Fiorentina striker Moise Kean. The Italian international, who scored 25 goals in 44 appearances last season, has regained form in Serie A after earlier struggles in the Premier League with Everton.
Kean’s £45 million release clause—valid between July 1 and July 15—makes him an accessible option in the summer window. However, his arrival could depend on whether United decide to move on from current striker Rasmus Højlund.
Kean is also attracting interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, but he reportedly prefers to remain in Europe and is open to a return to the Premier League. His development as a more clinical and composed striker makes him an attractive alternative.
### **Summary of United’s Attacking Options Under Amorim:**
| Player | Role | Status | Notes |
| ————- | ————————– | —————— | ————————————– |
| Matheus Cunha | Left forward / False 9 | Signed | Already integrated into Amorim’s setup |
| Bryan Mbeumo | Second striker / Playmaker | In negotiations | Talks stalled; no follow-up bid yet |
| Moise Kean | Central striker | Monitoring | £45m clause; move depends on Højlund |
### **Strategic Outlook:**
Manchester United may benefit from signing both Mbeumo and Kean to enhance their tactical flexibility and squad depth. This could allow Amorim to phase out underperforming players like Antony or Sancho, and adapt between systems like the 3-4-3 or 4-2-3-1 more efficiently.
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