Brentford identify £20m Bryan Mbeumo replacement as Man United deal inches closer

Manchester United continue to push to sign Bryan Mbeumo and it seems Brentford are now preparing for his departure.

After securing the signature of Matheus Cunha, Manchester United quickly turned their attention to Bryan Mbeumo.

Talks for Mbeumo have lasted over a month with United having two bids rejected by Brentford so far. However, reports insist that the Red Devils are still confident about getting a deal over the line.

Fabrizio Romano revealed United are finalising their third Mbuemo bid, with both clubs ironing out details such as the add-ons.

Ideally, Ruben Amorim wants Mbeumo signed this week, and recent signs suggest that could come true.

Brentford identify Omari Hutchinson as Bryan Mbeumo replacement

The biggest sign that a club is preparing to lose a star player is that they begin scouring the market for a top-class replacement.

That is exactly what Brentford are doing as United close in on signing Mbeumo this summer.

Transfer expert Romano exclusively revealed that Brentford are now showing interest in Ipswich Town forward Omari Hutchinson.

He claims Hutchinson is a “possible replacement” for Mbeumo, with Brentford preparing to lose the 25-year-old to United.

Hutchinson joined Ipswich from Chelsea for a £20m fee in 2024, and his impressive debut season under Kieran McKenna has attracted interest from Brentford.

Bryan Mbeumo to Man United saga set to end

United fans are excited by the idea of signing Mbeumo, but the transfer saga being dragged out over multiple weeks has been a source of frustration.

Ineos are keen to stop United overpaying for players, hence why negotiations have lasted so long. But it seems a deal is finally close.

United jet off on their pre-season tour of the United States next week, after a pre-season friendly against Leeds United on Saturday, July 19.

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Amorim wants Mbeumo to join up with the squad for the US tour, but there is still an outside chance he could be with the squad for the Leeds clash.

Signing Mbeumo would also mean United can finally move on to securing other targets, such as an “athletic” midfielder and a centre-forward.