Manchester United’s summer transfer planning is already in full swing as Ruben Amorim looks to reshape his attacking department for the 2024/25 campaign.
With Champions League qualification still hanging in the balance, United are keeping their options open in the market as they assess the balance of their current squad.
Amorim is pushing for more firepower, and United are believed to be targeting multiple additions in the final third.
The January arrival of Patrick Dorgu added depth at full-back, but United have fallen short up front, lingering in the bottom half of the Premier League table for much of the season.
Amorim is also set to receive a possible financial boost if Aston Villa exercise their option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently for £40million at the end of the season.
While Matheus Cunha remains the club’s priority target to lead the new-look frontline, the Red Devils are refusing to place all their hopes on the Wolves striker.
Manchester United target Bryan Mbeumo as Matheus Cunha alternative
According to GIVEMESPORT, United have placed Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo on their shortlist as a leading backup option should they fail to secure Cunha’s signature.
Club sources have revealed that Amorim’s recruitment team have been tracking Mbeumo’s progress closely and are impressed by his Premier League consistency and versatility across the front line.
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Bryan Mbeumo has emerged as a key performer for Brentford and is seen as someone who could immediately offer end product and intensity in Amorim’s attacking blueprint.
Valued at £50million, the Cameroon international is still viewed as a realistic target due to his contract entering its final year, which could tempt Brentford to cash in to avoid losing him for free.
United’s data-driven approach to recruitment has highlighted Mbeumo’s creativity, pressing stats, and goal involvement as factors that could add a clinical edge at Old Trafford.
Concerns over Cunha’s discipline and the financial complications of triggering his release clause—alongside growing interest from rivals—have led United to actively consider alternatives.
Amorim is also weighing up a reunion with former Sporting winger Francisco Trincao, another name on the list of attacking reinforcements.
But Bryan Mbeumo, described by journalist Dan Bardell as “one of the best players in the Premier League,” is now firmly on United’s radar.
United’s ambition to build a forward line capable of challenging on all fronts means more than one signing could arrive, especially with Victor Osimhen also in their sights.
As things stand, United are refusing to be caught off guard and are ready to act if Cunha becomes out of reach.
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