Man Utd enter £85m transfer race for new striker after worrying Mbeumo message
Manchester United’s chase for Bryan Mbeumo has come under increased pressure as the Red Devils enter the race for another striker in their bid to strengthen Ruben Amorim’s side
Manchester United got off to an early start in the transfer window by agreeing a deal for Matheus Cunha. Now the Brazil international has been officially confirmed as the newest Red Devil but the club’s business is unlikely to end there.
Ruben Amorim will hope to rejuvinate his team when the transfer window reopens on June 16. The club are hoping to strengthen their head coach’s forward line and the team as a whole.
United have already confirmed a number of departures from Old Trafford, and more could follow. The likes of Casemiro faces an uncertain few weeks as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.
It will not be an easy summer however, with the club having already missed out on Liam Delap to Chelsea, and sales required to boost funds for incoming deals. There is a lot of work to do.
Mirror Football takes a look at the latest news and rumours around Old Trafford below.
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Mbeumo U-turn
Bryan Mbeumo has interest in a move to Tottenham and has been the subject of discussions between Brentford and Spurs. Mbeumo had declared his desire to move to Manchester United earlier this month.
Now, the arrival of Thomas Frank in north London as Ange Postecoglou’s successor could prove persuasive to Mbeumo. The 25-year-old is said to be more intrigued by a move across London following the appointment of Frank as head coach.
Mirror Football exclusively reported that Frank told Spurs he wanted them to rival United for Mbeumo and now the Lilywhites may hold two key advantages.. The Bees forward, who scored 20 goals last term, would be able to play in the Champions League at Spurs under a familiar face in Frank.
Next four transfers
Manchester United still want to complete four more incoming transfers after signing Matheus Cunha. The Red Devils want to land Bryan Mbeumo, a new striker, midfielder and goalkeeper for Ruben Amorim to work with.
Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen are among the names linked to Old Trafford, while the club also want to add competition for Andre Onana. Christian Eriksen’s exit could be followed by Casemiro with Amorim keen to add physical instensity to his squad.
Man Utd enter race
Manchester United have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in the race for Hugo Ekitike, according to reports. The Eintracht Frankfurt striker enjoyed an impressive 2024/25 as he bagged 22 goals and provided 12 assists in 48 appearances.
United are said to have enquired over the terms of a prospective deal. The Bundesliga side have stood firm on their valuation of the 22-year-old thus far, insisting on a €100m (85m) fee.
“If the price isn’t right, then he’ll just stay with us,” Krosche told Wiesbadener Kurier when discussing Ekitike. “We don’t have to sell Hugo.”
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