Bryan Mbeumo transfer: Man Utd to get firm response after making first offer to Brentford

Bryan Mbeumo transfer: Man Utd to get firm response after making first offer to Brentford

Brentford and Manchester United are now negotiating Bryan Mbeumo’s transfer, though the Red Devils’ initial offer for the forward is probably going to be turned down.

Brentford, who value their star attacker at above £60 million, is set to reject Manchester United’s initial offer of £55 million for Bryan Mbeumo.

After the Red Devils approved a trade for Matheus Cunha earlier this week, Mbeumo, 25, has become a top target. However, no deal has been reached with Brentford regarding the versatile forward, who has expressed a desire to join United.

After approaching Brentford for club to club talks, United have tabled a proposal worth £55m including add-ons – but that bid is expected to be rebuked.

As outlined by The Athletic, the initial fee on offer is £45m with a further £10m in add-ons. That package is some way below what Brentford would expect for a player who broke the 20-goal barrier in the Premier League last season

They value Mbuemo at a similar level to the sum United paid for Cunha and, as Mirror Football revealed, are ready to play hardball over the former Troyes man, with the Bees prepared to hold out as long as it takes in order to get what they feel the player is worth.

While Mbeumo is keen on a move to Old Trafford, United’s pursuit of a player who is capable of playing both out wide and through the middle could be complicated by interest in Yoane Wissa from clubs in Saudi Arabia.

Brentford are not be willing to lose Mbeumo and Wissa this summer, meaning United may have to act fast in order to prevent missing out on a key target.