Bryan Mbeumo: Man Utd register initial interest with Brentford to sign £60m-rated forward.

Manchester United have long liked Bryan Mbeumo and believe he is a strong match for Ruben Amorim’s system; United want to act fast amid Alejandro Garnacho worries; Mbeumo, valued at £60 million, is interested in moving, although Brentford is not under any pressure to sell.

We look at Bryan Mbeumo’s best Premier League goals. Manchester United has expressed an initial interest in signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. Contact between the clubs has been established, but real negotiations are yet to commence. Brentford are open to proposals for the 25-year-old attacker, who they value at more over £60 million. According to Sky Sports News, an approach is anticipated this week after United received encouragement that Mbeumo wants to come to Old Trafford. Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth reports that Manchester United’s pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo is intensifying after the Brentford forward indicated interest in a move to Old Trafford. Mbeumo is a player United have long liked, and he is considered as a strong match for Ruben Amorim’s system.

Brentford believes Mbeumo has earned the opportunity to join a bigger team this summer if one matches his worth. United have already agreed to buy Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5 million. The transfer is subject to visa and registration requirements, which are likely to be fulfilled once the Brazilian forward returns from international duty.

What do the stats say?

Sky Sports Data Editor Adam Smith: Bryan Mbeumo scored 20 Premier League goals last season to help Brentford finish in the top half, with only three players scoring more. He also had seven assists but should have had more, with a league-high 9.26 predicted assists during the season, mostly from delivering 202 crosses. Furthermore, only two players travelled more distance or attempted more sprints this season, putting him among the league’s hardest workers. He also has considerable speed, clocking the fourth-fastest speed of 36.63 km/h. According to the Sky Sports Power Rankings, only Mohamed Salah scored more form points than Mbeumo last season.

Factoring in decisive goals or assists that changed the outcome of games, his 27 goal contributions earned Brentford 22 points, accounting for 40% of the Bees’ season total.

How about sales? Updates on Fernandes, Antony, Sancho, and Garnacho

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes admitted that discussions with manager Ruben Amorim were important to his decision to reject Al Hilal’s offer. Bruno Fernandes, the club’s captain, has declared that he does not want to relocate to Saudi Arabia at this time. Fernandes revealed his wife, and Ruben Amorim encouraged him to stay, giving the impression that he still has a lot to offer top-level European football. United faced a potentially lucrative offer from Al Hilal at up to £100 million. Fernandes’ contract runs until 2027, with the option of an additional year. Lines of contact between United and Real Betis remain open about forward Antony, whose loan is up.

United are awaiting offers for the Brazilian after his outstanding performance at Betis, where he scored nine goals in 24 starts. Betis wants to sign him but will struggle to match United’s asking price. Chelsea have informed Manchester United that they will not pursue the opportunity to sign Jadon Sancho.

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