Overview

• Manchester United have finalised Bryan Mbeumo’s £70 million transfer from Brentford as their first major summer signing
• Club scouts have targeted 18-year-old Metz forward Idrissa Gueye at a reported £15 million valuation; United’s offer will contend with bids from Brentford, Southampton and Burnley
• Discussions with INEOS and manager Ruben Amorim are scheduled for next week to consider a potential £60 million bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko
• Financial Fair Play limits – compounded by missing Champions League revenue – drive United to balance immediate-impact signings with long-term prospects
• Recruitment chief Christopher Vivell is leveraging his connections at RB Leipzig to inform United’s strategies in securing emerging talent