Manchester United are edging closer to their second blockbuster signing of the summer transfer window after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo.
The Cameroon international will join Old Trafford in a transfer worth up to £71 million ($95.6 million), following in the £62.5 million ($84.1 million) footsteps of Matheus Cunha following the Brazilian’s move from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Excitement has been building over Mbeumo’s arrival for some time given the drawn out nature of negotiations and while the agreed fee is eye-watering, there can be no doubting that Man Utd have acquired one of the Premier League’s most impressive and consistent forwards.
But what number will Mbeumo take upon his arrival at Old Trafford?
Bryan Mbeumo Shirt Number History
Mbeumo has worn just three numbers for only two clubs throughout his career. The 26-year-old began life at Troyes in France and broke into the first team with the No. 33 on his back, but swiftly pivoted to the No. 19 for the following season. His third and final campaign at the club saw another change as he inherited the No. 11.
However, when Mbeumo signed for Brentford, he reverted to the No. 19 shirt. That’s the jersey he has donned ever since for the Bees, opting against an alteration when other more high-profile numbers have come available.
For Cameroon, Mbeumo has generally worn the No. 20, although he has occasionally worn the No.19, too.
Man Utd Available Shirt Numbers
Man Utd’s summer signings have both received their new numbers for the 2025–26 season, with Cunha taking wantaway forward Marcus Rashford’s No.10. That removes one dilemma for Mbeumo, with young Paraguayan recruit Diego León being handed the No.30.
However, the brilliant news for Mbeumo is that his preferred No. 19 is indeed available at Old Trafford. Last worn by Raphaël Varane for the Red Devils and previously donned by the likes of Amad Diallo, Rashford, Danny Welbeck and Dwight Yorke, it seems likely to be the shirt he takes once his signing is confirmed.
The No. 2 is also on the table after Victor Lindelöf’s departure but that would be a rogue choice for Mbeumo, while Christian Eriksen’s exit means the No. 14 is free. The No. 20, worn by the Brentford man at international level, is vacant, too.
27, 28, 29 and 31 are other numbers available to Mbeumo, although he’s unlikely to choose one of those over the No. 19.
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