Manchester United are looking at adding two attacking midfielders to the squad in the summer after seeing Rasmus Hojlund complain about the service he received.
Matheus Cunha has been confirmed as the club’s first summer arrival, but Bruno Fernandes’ uncertain future has complicated their chase for another creative addition.
Additionally, the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League has further hampered their chase, as seen from their recent unsuccessful pursuit of Liam Delap.
But Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook have good news on this front claiming Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo continues to be a top target.
United targeting Bryan Mbeumo irrespective of Fernandes’ future
In fact, the 20-time English league champions will press ahead with a move even if the club skipper ends up staying.
United do not want to sell Fernandes, who has been discussing his future with his family. A decision is expected soon.
“MUFC captain has been deliberating over the weekend. Decision expected soon. Manchester United still insist they don’t want to sell,” Jacobs wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Manchester United still intend to try for Bryan Mbeumo even if Bruno Fernandes stays. He is one of their leading targets.#MUFC captain has been deliberating over the weekend. Decision expected soon. Manchester United still insist they don’t want to sell.
Mbeumo has interest… pic.twitter.com/jA1en8Ghvs
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 2, 2025
And the best news is that Mbeumo has said yes to United, as per tier one reporter David Ornstein. United will now negotiate with Brentford over the transfer fee.
Jacobs notes that Arsenal and Newcastle United have also been chasing the Cameroonian, with the Bees demanding more than £50 million for his sale.
Mbeumo open to move even without CL football
It seems that even in a season without any European football at all, the name and history of Manchester United still has enough pulling power to attract stars wanted by Champions League clubs.
Mbeumo was on fire for Brentford the season gone by, netting 20 goals while registering nine assists, and he can occupy multiple positions which will suit Amorim perfectly.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
