Man United Step Up Mbeumo Pursuit After Cunha Deal

Manchester United are set to open talks with Brentford over the signing of Bryan Mbeumo, who has made it clear he prefers a move to Old Trafford over reported interest from Newcastle and Arsenal. Brentford are demanding at least £60 million for the 25-year-old forward, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season, with manager Thomas Frank highlighting Mbeumo's unique value. Newcastle have withdrawn from the pursuit due to the price, turning their attention to Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman. United, now led by head coach Ruben Amorim, are prioritizing attacking signings after a disappointing season and have already secured an agreement for Wolves' Matheus Cunha. Brentford are reportedly frustrated by the public nature of United’s interest and may use it to negotiate a higher fee. The potential signing of Mbeumo is seen as a key move in United's efforts to return to European competition.