Mbeumo Joins Man United for £71 Million

Bryan Mbeumo has joined Manchester United from Brentford for £71 million, turning down interest from Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle. He was influenced by Manchester United's ambitious project under manager Ruben Amorim, as well as encouragement from Cameroon teammate Andre Onana and new United defender Leny Yoro. Mbeumo, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season, endured a lengthy and challenging transfer negotiation but remained patient throughout. He is eager to play at Old Trafford and has begun integrating with his new teammates. United continue to search for a new striker, with Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko their primary targets; Mbeumo praised Watkins as a 'complete striker.' Despite Champions League competition elsewhere, Mbeumo chose United for the club's vision and the chance to play on a big stage.