Transfer News: Man Utd make #126bn bid for 20-goal attacker

Manchester United have submitted an improved bid exceeding £60 million for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo. 

The new offer follows a rejected bid of £45 million plus up to £10 million in add-ons earlier this month. 

Talks concerning the Cameroon international, who would become United's second summer signing after Matheus Cunha, are expected to continue this week.

As reported by BBC Sport, the Red Devils are keen to bolster Ruben Amorim's squad before pre-season training commences on July 7. 

Mbeumo's Premier League experience is considered a significant advantage, as Amorim aims for a stronger start to the season compared to previous campaigns. 

The report suggests that Brentford are looking for a fee at least equivalent to what Wolves received for Cunha, given Mbeumo still has a year remaining on his contract.

Former Brentford manager Thomas Frank, now at Tottenham, had also expressed interest in being reunited with Mbeumo.  

The in-demand Brentford man achieved a career-best 20 goals for the Bees last term and also contributed nine assists.

Man Utd, who face Arsenal in round one of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, hope to finalise more incomings by the start of pre-season in July.