Manchester United, under the stewardship of Ruben Amorim, are in hot pursuit of Brentford’s dynamic forward, Bryan Mbuemo, as part of a significant squad overhaul following a disappointing campaign that saw them finish 15th in the Premier League table. This comes in tandem with their impending acquisition of Brazilian attacker Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Cunha is poised to become Amorim’s inaugural signing of the summer transfer window, having agreed to a five-year contract, with the option to extend by a further year. The Brazilian ace is set to inherit the coveted No.10 shirt, currently vacated by Marcus Rashford. Despite agreements in place regarding personal terms, United have yet to activate Cunha’s £62.5 million release clause but are expected to formalise their approach imminently, paving the way for a medical in Manchester.
Mbuemo, a 25-year-old Cameroon international, is being eyed for one of Amorim’s coveted No.10 slots within his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation. Talks of Mbuemo’s acquisition have been set in motion, with Brentford’s manager, Thomas Frank, acknowledging the club’s openness to offers for the forward, valuing him at around £50 million plus add-ons.
Additionally, United remain in the hunt for a new centre-forward, albeit facing stiff competition from Chelsea for Ipswich’s promising talent, Liam Delap, available for £30 million. Manchester United’s lack of Champions League football this term, resulting in a £100 million deficit, compels the club to sell before they can buy, with potential high-profile exits including Alejandro Garnacho, Rashford, Antony, and Jadon Sancho.
Moreover, club captain Bruno Fernandes is mulling over a lucrative offer from Saudi giants Al-Hilal, potentially worth £200 million across three years, which United are keen to avoid but may struggle to reject a substantial bid.
Departures are afoot at Old Trafford, with the likes of Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof, and Jonny Evans set to leave as free agents come June 30, amidst a forecasted exodus that could see several names exit the club in the coming months.
With the Red Devils embarking on a post-season tour in Kuala Lumpur, set to bolster their coffers by £8 million, the upcoming transfer activity is anticipated to define Amorim’s tenure and recalibrate United’s trajectory in the Premier League.
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