Manchester United have submitted a third offer for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, in a deal that could be worth up to £70 million.
The proposal includes an initial £65 million fee, with an additional £5 million in performance-related add-ons. Brentford are yet to officially respond to the bid.
United remain optimistic about securing the 25-year-old Cameroon international and are keen to finalise the move before flying to the U.S. on Tuesday for their pre-season tour.
The squad will be based in Chicago during the 13-day trip, with manager Ruben Amorim eager to integrate Mbeumo into his system as soon as possible.
Despite links to Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, United have prioritized signing Mbeumo, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season and attracted interest from multiple clubs — including Tottenham, now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank. However, Mbeumo is believed to favour a move to Old Trafford.
Brentford could also face losing another key attacker, Yoane Wissa, who is reportedly a target for Newcastle.
United’s push for Mbeumo comes amid efforts to bolster their attacking options after a disappointing goal tally last season. They scored just 44 times in the Premier League — their lowest return since the 1973-74 relegation season — prompting Amorim to publicly lament the team’s poor conversion rate.
The club has already secured the signings of forward Matheus Cunha and defender Diego Leon this summer. Should Mbeumo join, it is expected to result in captain Bruno Fernandes dropping into a deeper midfield role, with Cunha operating in one of the two inside forward positions behind the main striker — a system preferred by Amorim.
The arrival of Mbeumo would also further diminish the prospects of a return for exiled forwards Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, and Antony.
Manchester United kick off their Premier League campaign at home against Arsenal on 17 August.
