Man Utd have admired Bryan Mbeumo for some time and feel he is a good fit for Ruben Amorim’s system; United and Brentford agreed a package last Friday; Brentford are guaranteed £65m in four instalments, as well as £6m in add-ons; Spurs and Newcastle had showed interest.
Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has moved to Manchester United in a deal worth up to £71m.
After weeks of protracted talks and rejected bids, United and Brentford agreed a package last Friday that included a guaranteed £65m payment to be made in four instalments, as well as £6m in add-ons.
Mbeumo, who has signed a five-year deal with the option of a further year, has joined in time to be part of the United squad that flies to the United States on Tuesday for the club’s pre-season tour.
The forward said: “As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams; the team whose shirt I wore growing up.
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“My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday. I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here, learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players.
Achievable add-ons in Mbeumo deal
It is understood the add-ons for Mbeumo are very achievable, mostly based on appearances and goals in the Premier League, meaning it is likely Brentford get close to £70m for him.
If United can resurrect their trophy-winning form under Ruben Amorim, then it is even more likely the fee reaches the full £71m.
The likely extras mean Brentford stand to make more than £60m in profit on a player they signed for just £4m from Troyes in 2019, and who went on to score 70 goals, as well as making over 50 more for team-mates.
What’s next for Man Utd’s transfer plans?
As Sky Sports News has been reporting all summer, United have been looking at No 9s.
They have explored the conditions of a deal for a number of strikers, including Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres, and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson.
Sky Sports News has been told one to keep an eye on as the window develops is RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
