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Manchester United Agree £65m Deal for Bryan Mbeumo Ahead of US Pre-Season Tour

The signing marks Amorim’s second marquee summer acquisition following Matheus Cunha’s £62.5m move

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Overview

  • United will pay an initial £65m with the potential for up to £6m in add-ons to secure Mbeumo from Brentford
  • He is expected to complete a medical in time for the squad’s departure to the United States for the pre-season tour
  • The 25-year-old scored 20 Premier League goals and provided seven assists last season, placing him among the division’s top scorers
  • United’s spending is limited by Financial Fair Play rules after their 15th-place finish and Europa League final loss last season
  • The club plans to offset transfer costs by selling high-wage players such as Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony