Manchester: Manchester United are expected to open talks with Brentford over striker Bryan Mbeumo. United head coach Ruben Amorim is prioritising signing additional striking firepower this summer to bolster his misfiring attack.
According to BBC, the Old Trafford side scored only 44 Premier League goals last season, marking the fifth lowest tally in the league. Big-money signings Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee managed only four and three goals respectively, highlighting the urgent need for reinforcement in the striking department.
Mbeumo, who joined Brentford from French club Troyes in 2019, is not a traditional number nine. However, he is seen as a versatile, dynamic, powerful, and fast player, qualities that Amorim values as he seeks flexible players for his squad. Mbeumo's absence from his national team's upcoming friendlies against Uganda and Equatorial Guinea mirrors similar situations for other leading players, including United's own goalkeeper, Andre Onana.
Furthermore, it is understood that any potential deal for Mbeumo will not be influenced by the growing reports of Bruno Fernandes rejecting a substantial offer from Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal. This development allows United to focus on strengthening their squad without the distraction of losing one of their key players to international offers.