United's transfer drama nears a conclusion, as stated in reports, with manager Ruben Amorim setting a deadline.
Manchester United Secure Bryan Mbeumo for £70 Million
Manchester United have completed the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for a reported fee of around £70 million, strengthening their attacking midfield for the upcoming season. The transfer was finalised on July 21, 2025, with the deal falling within the general summer transfer window deadline of September 1, 2025, applicable to all Premier League clubs [1][4].
Mbeumo, a winger, is expected to play on the right attacking midfield role in Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 formation. This acquisition is part of a wider overhaul of United's attack, following a disappointing 2024-25 season where the club scored only 44 goals and finished in 15th place [1].
The transfer comes amidst financial challenges for Manchester United, who have spent nearly £200 million on four new signings including Mbeumo, but have raised no income from outgoing transfers so far. This threatens their ability to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR) as the September 1 deadline approaches [2].
Ruben Amorim, the Manchester United manager, has put a deadline on the pursuit of Mbeumo, aiming to finalise the deal before the club's pre-season tour begins on July 22. The team will face West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton during their tour [3].
Last month, our website ranked Mbeumo at no.7 in a list of the best right-wingers in the world, highlighting his potential to make a significant impact at Old Trafford [5]. In the previous season, Mbeumo scored 20 goals and notched up 8 assists for Brentford [6].
However, Brentford director of football Phil Giles stated that Mbeumo could still be a Brentford player next season if they agree he is staying. The Bees have already rejected bids of £55 million and £62.5 million for Mbeumo [2].
Transfermarkt values Mbeumo at €55 million, making him a relatively affordable signing compared to some of the other high-profile transfers this summer. Manchester United still face pressure to balance their squad financially, with the need to offload players to comply with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules before the September 1 deadline [2].
| Aspect | Details | |----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Transfer completion date | July 21, 2025 | | Transfer window deadline | September 1, 2025 | | Transfer fee | £70 million | | Position/role | Right attacking midfielder in 3-4-3 formation | | Tactical implication | Key part of attack overhaul under Ruben Amorim | | Financial challenge | Need to offload players to balance books before Sept 1, 2025|
Thus, the Mbeumo transfer is settled early in the window, but the final squad balance and financial constraints must still be managed before the September 1 deadline [1][2][4].
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