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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Manchester United secure signing of sought-after 20-goal striker

  • Manchester United have completed the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for an initial fee of £65m, which could rise to £71m with add-ons.
  • This transfer pushes Ruben Amorim’s summer spending on attackers past £120m, with Mbeumo joining Matheus Cunha and teenage left-back Diego Leon.
  • Mbeumo, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season, has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with the club holding an option for a further year.
  • The Cameroon international expressed his long-standing desire to join Manchester United, stating it was the club of his dreams and the team he supported growing up.
  • United's director of football, Jason Wilcox, praised Mbeumo's exceptional goal and assist record in the Premier League, highlighting his consistency and determination to join the club.

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