{"id":5698,"date":"2025-06-25T15:15:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/?p=5698"},"modified":"2025-06-25T15:15:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:15:58","slug":"man-united-close-on-deal-to-sign-bryan-mbeumo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/man-united-close-on-deal-to-sign-bryan-mbeumo\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United closing in on deal to sign Bryan Mbeumo as second bid lodged"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Reports this evening have suggesting Man United are edging closer to securing their second high-profile signing of the summer, with a deal to sign Brentford forward, Bryan Mbeumo approaching the final stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>United, who confirmed the arrivals of both Paraguayan youngster, Diego Leon and Wolves forward, Matheus Cunha &#8212; the second for a staggering \u00a363.5 million deal earlier this month, are expected to further strengthen their squad following a dismal campaign last season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And lodging their first bid for Cameroonian forward, Mbeumo earlier this month, United moved as sizeable betting favorites to sign the former Troyes striker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Man United see odds slashed to sign Bryan Mbeumo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boasting odds as low as -1,000 to sign Bryan Mbeumo this summer from Brentford, it seems Man United are closing in on their latest target &#8212; with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/us\/gambling\/offshore-sportsbooks\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/us\/gambling\/offshore-sportsbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trusted offshore sportsbooks<\/a><\/strong> still offering a slew of markets on further transfer activity for the Old Trafford side this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-18-Jun-2025-01-44-AM-144-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Man United remain big betting favorites to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo\" class=\"wp-image-5639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-18-Jun-2025-01-44-AM-144-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-18-Jun-2025-01-44-AM-144-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-18-Jun-2025-01-44-AM-144-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-18-Jun-2025-01-44-AM-144.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And according to reports <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JacobsBen\/status\/1937844090105655597\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JacobsBen\/status\/1937844090105655597\">Ben Jacobs<\/a> on social media this evening, United are edging closer to signing Mbeumo &#8212; with plans in place for the right-sided forward to join the club before they jet off for their pre season tour in the United States at the beginning of next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Manchester United are getting closer to signing Bryan Mbeumo,&#8221; Jacobs posted on X. &#8220;United want to confirm Mbeumo before returning for pre-season on July 7. Second offer of \u00a360m+ not far off Brentford\u2019s expectations, with add-ons being discussed. #MUFC optimistic.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Manchester United are getting closer to signing Bryan Mbeumo.<br><br>United want to confirm Mbeumo before returning for pre-season on July 7. <br><br>Second offer of \u00a360m+ not far off Brentford\u2019s expectations, with add-ons being discussed. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#MUFC<\/a> optimistic.<br> <br>\ud83e\udd1d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alex_crook?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@alex_crook<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZTEIA1R5wW\">pic.twitter.com\/ZTEIA1R5wW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacobsBen\/status\/1937844090105655597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 25, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Falling short in their initial bid according to Brentford&#8217;s valuation of Mbeumo, United are said to have tabled a new and improved offer of \u00a360 million for the former French under 21s player, plus performance-related add ons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoying a stunning season for the London club last campaign, Mbeumo scored a scorching 20 goals in all competitions for &#8216;The Bees&#8217;, and laid on another eight separate assists<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-24-Jun-2025-10-41-PM-1237-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Man United table new \u00a360 million bid for Brentford star Bryan Mbuemo\" class=\"wp-image-5686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-24-Jun-2025-10-41-PM-1237-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-24-Jun-2025-10-41-PM-1237-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-24-Jun-2025-10-41-PM-1237-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-24-Jun-2025-10-41-PM-1237.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paired with the firing, Yoane Wissa over the season, Bryan Mbeumo scored an impressive partnership with the striker, following the departure of England international, Ivan Toney last summer in a lucrative move to Al-Ahli. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expected to continue their summer rebuild off the back of a deal to sign Bryan Mbeumo, it is, however, expected United will have to offload some high-profile players to bring in more talents through the revolving door at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of note, United are reportedly willing to listen to offers for the likes of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, and Antony &#8212; as well as polarizing shot stopper, Andre Onana in a bid to fund a rebuild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Linked with a potential January move to Chelsea last season, Garnacho is still odds on favorite to join the London club, however, any inclusion of Christopher Nkunku in a deal &#8212; which was mooted in January, is not expected to play into their pursuit of the Argentine before the August deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-23-Jun-2025-09-50-PM-4902-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea remain betting favorites to sign Alejandro Garnacho after huge Manchester United fall out\" class=\"wp-image-5680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-23-Jun-2025-09-50-PM-4902-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-23-Jun-2025-09-50-PM-4902-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-23-Jun-2025-09-50-PM-4902-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MixCollage-23-Jun-2025-09-50-PM-4902.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, another star up for grabs is Danish striker, Rasmus Hojlund. Failing to impressive in his second season leading the line for United last season, the former Atlanta striker is reportedly a target of UEFA Champions League finalists, Inter Milan &#8212; who continue to hold talks with the 22-year-old&#8217;s representatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reports this evening have suggesting Man United are edging closer to securing their second high-profile signing of the summer, with a deal to sign Brentford forward, Bryan Mbeumo approaching the final stages. 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