Manchester United Signs Bryan Mbeumo for £71m
Mbeumo's signing brings a proven Premier League talent to United, and his work ethic and goal-scoring ability make him an exciting addition to the team. As the club navigates its attacking options, the upcoming season is shaping up to be an intriguing one for Manchester United fans.
Manchester United's search for goals continues with the signing of Bryan Mbeumo, adding £71m to the club's spending on attacking talent, as the club weighs the need for a new central striker alongside Rasmus Hojlund.
The 25-year-old Brentford forward is set to undergo a medical and join the club's preseason tour of the US, following weeks of negotiations between the two clubs. Mbeumo's impressive performance last season, scoring 20 goals and providing eight assists in 38 Premier League games, has earned him a spot at a bigger club. His development from a talented winger into a consistent goal threat has caught the attention of United's recruitment team, who see him as a good fit for Ruben Amorim's system.
The signing of Mbeumo, along with Joao Pedro Cunha, brings the club's guaranteed spending on attacking talent to £127.5m. However, the question remains whether the club needs a new central striker, with Rasmus Hojlund being given another chance despite reservations. Hojlund's contract does not expire until 2028, and the club's recruitment team believes he has "huge potential" that needs to be proven. Former Premier League winner Chris Sutton thinks that United have not provided Hojlund with enough chances and opportunities, and that the striker has not done enough to prove himself.
The decision on whether to sign another number nine or stick with Hojlund will be crucial for the club's success this season. With Mbeumo's signing, United's focus will now shift to exits, with several players, including Antony, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho, given extra time off to explore potential moves away. The coming days will be crucial in determining the club's attacking lineup for the upcoming season.