David Tully Sep 26th 2025
Man United legend Wayne Rooney says that Bryan Mbeumo has had the “most positive” impact of all the club’s summer signings.
The Cameroon international was one of 5 new arrivals during the last transfer window, and Rooney has been impressed by what he has seen from the forward:
“I think he’s been a real positive for Man United this season. I think his energy, his running off the ball, his commitment, he’s scored a couple of goals, he could have had more.”
“So, I’ve been really happy. I think he’s been, out of all the signings, the most positive one.”
United now have long-sought-after goal threat from the right wing
The Red Devils have struggled to find a solution to their problems on the right-hand side for several years. They splashed out huge sums on Jadon Sancho and Antony without much success.
Amad Diallo has staked his claim over the past 12 months but head coach Ruben Amorim wanted an experienced player on the right who can score and contribute assists on a consistent basis. With Mbeumo, it is hoped that United have finally found their man.
How have United’s 4 other summer signings fared?
Matheus Cunha has caught the eye but a hamstring injury has limited his impact up until now. Benjamin Sesko is still getting up to speed in a United shirt, having arrived late in the summer.
Senne Lammens has yet to make his debut. Many hoped that the Belgian would have replaced Altay Bayindir in goal by now but Amorim has kept faith with the Turkish international, despite the keeper’s obvious flaws.
Diego Leon, meanwhile, did impress in pre-season but the Paraguayan has not been deemed ready for senior action, despite making the bench against Grimsby Town in the Carabo Cup and for the Manchester derby.
Read more about the Manchester United First Team Squad for 2025/26 here
David Tully
David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for National World’s Football News Network.
