Manchester United have seen an improved offer of up to £62.5 million for Bryan Mbeumo turned down by Brentford, as the west London club remain firm on their valuation of the prolific forward.
United submitted a bid comprising £55 million upfront with an additional £7.5 million in performance-related add-ons for the 25-year-old Cameroon international. The latest approach follows an earlier proposal of £45 million plus £10 million in add-ons, which was also rejected earlier this month.
Mbeumo is currently one of the most sought-after forwards in the Premier League, having enjoyed a career-best season in 2024–25. He scored 20 goals and provided nine assists across all competitions, cementing his reputation as a consistent attacking threat for Brentford.
His performances have not only attracted interest from United, but also from several other top clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and multiple Champions League sides.
Tottenham’s newly appointed manager Thomas Frank, who coached Mbeumo during his tenure at Brentford, is reportedly keen on reuniting with the player in north London. Spurs are expected to make a formal approach in the coming weeks as they look to bolster their attacking options.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are in the market for additional firepower after confirming the £62.5 million signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
However, club sources suggest that Brentford are unlikely to consider any deal for Mbeumo unless the base fee at least matches what Wolves received for Cunha.
Mbeumo’s current contract runs until the summer of 2026, with Brentford under no immediate pressure to sell. The club believes his value is at its peak, and unless their valuation is met, they are prepared to retain his services for another season.
Signed from French side Troyes in 2019 for a reported £5.8 million, Mbeumo has developed into a talismanic figure at the Gtech Community Stadium. Since arriving, he has made 242 appearances for the Bees, scoring 70 goals and playing a key role in their promotion to the Premier League in 2021.
However, any club signing Mbeumo must also factor in his likely absence during a key period of next season. As a regular for Cameroon’s national team, he is expected to represent his country at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco.
Cameroon are scheduled to begin their campaign against Gabon on 24 December, and Mbeumo could miss up to four weeks of club action depending on his nation’s progress in the tournament.
Despite this potential disruption, interest in the forward remains high. His versatility—capable of playing on either wing or as a central striker—combined with his sharp finishing and tireless work ethic make him an attractive prospect for top-tier clubs.
As Manchester United weigh their next move, Brentford remain in a strong negotiating position. Whether United return with an improved bid remains to be seen, but what is clear is that Bryan Mbeumo’s future is set to be one of the key transfer storylines of the summer.
