Yes, Sir Jim Ratcliffe did announce austerity measures at Manchester United when he became the owner—cutting salaries and reducing the number of staff (cafeteria workers, cleaners, etc.)—but he’s still prepared to splash hundreds of millions of euros on the transfer market. A very strange “austerity” strategy.After buying Matheus Cunha for around 74.2 millions, there were fears at Old Trafford that Tottenham might beat them to the signing of Bryan Mbeumo, so they decided to raise their offer and speed up negotiations. United have submitted an improved bid for Mbeumo worth around 81 millions, including both a fixed fee and add-ons.🚨 Manchester United have submitted new proposal for Bryan Mbeumo who remains priority target.The proposal was sent over the weekend and it’s in excess of £60m, discussions continue with Brentford.Mbeumo keeps giving priority to Man United. pic.twitter.com/0uiBwDupC0— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 23, 2025 Mbeumo, the 25-year-old Cameroon international, had already expressed a desire to move to Manchester. United’s first bid, made on June 4, was around 53 millions fixed plus 12 millions in bonuses. Brentford initially held out, counting on the fact that Mbeumo is still under contract—although he’s entering his final year—with a clause allowing the club to extend the deal by an additional 12 months. United didn’t back down, following up with a 75 million euros offer including bonuses, but it seems this new offer—exceeding 80 millions—may finally meet Brentford’s demands.Since arriving from French club Troyes in 2019, Mbeumo has developed into one of the Premier League’s most reliable attacking players. He finished last season with 20 goals and 8 assists, as Brentford secured 10th place in the standings. His numbers are not just a result of talent but also tactical versatility—he has played as a right winger in 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 formations, and as a second striker in a 3-5-2 setup alongside Yoane Wissa when Ivan Toney was suspended.📲 Bryan Mbeumo and Leny Yoro started following each other recently! He likes his newest post. 👀❤️ pic.twitter.com/1bEj41em9v— UtdTruthful (@Utdtruthful) June 23, 2025 What makes Mbeumo particularly attractive to coach Ruben Amorim is his versatility and direct playing style. Naturally left-footed, he’s also confident using his right, and his progressive movement and off-the-ball runs point to a forward who knows how to exploit space. He was most effective as a No.10 in a 3-4-3 system, which fits perfectly with Amorim’s preferred setup.Unlike many foreign players who might require a long adjustment period, Mbeumo is already proven in the Premier League. His arrival wouldn’t just be a numbers boost—it would give United extra attacking dimensions, reduce the burden on the wings, and make the team less predictable in the final third. It seems the Red Devils are ready to invest heavily to give Amorim the tools to return them to the Champions League. Mbeumo looks like the next key step in that plan.##NAJAVA_MECA_8991999##
