Hold on to your seats, United fans things are getting serious at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are on the verge of wrapping up a blockbuster deal worth over £60 million for Brentford’s electric forward Bryan Mbeumo.
After already landing Matheus Cunha for £62.5 million from Wolves, new boss Ruben Amorim is wasting no time stamping his attacking philosophy on this squad.
If United finalise the add-ons currently in discussion, the total package could nudge Brentford’s £65 million valuation. And honestly? Mbeumo’s recent form makes every penny look justified.
The Cameroonian dynamo bagged 20 league goals last season outscoring Cunha, who netted 15 and his pace, balance, and relentless off-the-ball movement could be exactly what Amorim’s fluid system demands.
Brentford rate Mbeumo in the same elite bracket as Cunha, and it’s expected his wage will match the Brazilian’s £150,000-a-week salary. Quite simply, United are building a front line that could give Premier League defenders nightmares.
But Amorim’s ambition doesn’t stop here.
The Portuguese tactician is reportedly still on the hunt for a pure No. 9, with Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku firmly on his radar.
Nkunku, who cost Chelsea £52 million just last summer, has proven his versatility, recently starring as a No. 10 in Chelsea’s 3-0 Club World Cup win over Espérance.
Imagine a front line where Cunha and Mbeumo create havoc from the flanks, with Nkunku pulling strings centrally or even leading the line. Scary hours.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have been busy too. They’re set to make moves of their own, with reports suggesting they will return for Jadon Sancho for just £5 million and aim to seal a £30 million deal for Liam Delap. You can get the full story on that here.
Back at United, Amorim’s blueprint is becoming crystal clear. Fast, flexible attackers. High pressing. Positional interchange.
The days of static, one-dimensional play are over. With Mbeumo soon to arrive and Nkunku potentially next, this summer is shaping up to be a thrilling new era for the Red Devils.
Honestly, if you’re not excited, check your pulse.
