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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere and Richard Jolly

Man United’s hunt for Mbeumo heats up

  • Manchester United's initial £45m bid for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, with a further £10m in add-ons, has been rejected.
  • Brentford values Mbeumo at over £60m and may extend his contract by an additional year to retain him.
  • Thomas Frank has acknowledged that Mbeumo's sale is possible but would be "expensive".
  • Mbeumo is attractive to United due to his Premier League experience, versatility across the forward line, and strong fitness record.
  • Manchester United aims to bolster their attacking options following the expected departures of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony and are also targeting a goalkeeper, wing-back, and midfielder.

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