Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo with a £70 million bid, aiming to finally seal the deal.
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Talks with Brentford have dragged on for over a month, but United hope their third offer is enough to close negotiations.
The 25-year-old Cameroon international has expressed strong interest in the move, making Old Trafford his preferred destination this summer.
Should the transfer be completed, Mbeumo may also receive an additional reward—his favourite shirt number, 19, is currently available.
Mbeumo has worn the number 19 jersey consistently, both for Brentford and the Cameroon national team, throughout his professional career.
United fans will recall previous holders of the No. 19 shirt include Marcus Rashford and Danny Welbeck, adding prestige to the number.
Mbeumo’s arrival is part of United’s attacking rebuild after last season’s poor scoring record of just 44 Premier League goals, reports Mirror.
With a tally of 20 league goals last season, he is seen as the solution to United’s long-standing right-wing and forward issues.
Director of football Jason Wilcox is prioritizing Mbeumo, who would join Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon as new summer signings.
All eyes now turn to Brentford’s response as Mbeumo waits to complete his dream move.
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