Man Utd open talks to sign £50m forward ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool -Reports

Man Utd open talks to sign £50m forward ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool -Reports

Manchester United have opened discussions with Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo after wrapping up a deal for Matheus Cunha.

The Red Devils are planning a complete squad overhaul this summer after missing out on Champions League qualification and enduring their worst-ever season in the Premier League.

It was confirmed that Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans would all be departing after United’s final match against Aston Villa – and Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony are expected to follow suit over the coming weeks.

Alejandro Garnacho could also be set for the exit door after publicly criticising Ruben Amorim, who subsequently dropped the Argentina winger for Sunday’s contest at Old Trafford.

Despite United’s crushing Europa League final defeat, Amorim retains the club’s backing and has reportedly been given a transfer budget of around £100million to spend in the upcoming window

It’s understood United will prioritise strengthening up front after a desperately poor campaign for both Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund, who managed a combined total of just seven league goals this term

Wolves star Cunha is on his way and United have quickly switched their attentions to other targets, with the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Liam Delap, Victor Osimhen and Brentford’s top scorer, Mbeumo, all linked

According to talkSPORT, United have moved quickly in their move for Mbeumo and initial negotiations have already taken place with the 25-year-old attacker.

It’s claimed the Bees will be demanding a fee in the region of £50million for their prized possession this summer.

Mbeumo, who racked up 20 goals and seven assists in the Premier League this season, has just one year remaining on his current contract at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Arsenal and Liverpool have also been credited with a strong interest in the Cameroon international in recent months.