Bryan Mbeumo has developed into one of the Premier League’s most consistent attacking players since Brentford won promotion four years ago.
The forward, who can operate either out wide or in a central role, scored 20 goals and provided seven assists in 2024/25 as Thomas Frank’s team finished 10th in the top flight. Only three players scored more top-flight goals throughout the season.
Mbeumo’s performances have won him plenty of admirers, including other clubs. Manchester United are reportedly pursuing a deal to sign him as they attempt to put together a squad that head coach Ruben Amorim can lead to better results than they managed in a wretched 2024/25 campaign.
Brentford will certainly hope to make a significant profit on their star performer, and Mbeumo himself is looking for a big wage increase.
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Bryan Mbeumo transfer fee: How much did Brentford pay?
Brentford signed Mbeumo from Troyes on August 5, 2019, when they were still a Championship club. They paid a reported fee of £5.8 million ($7m), which was a club record at the time and reflected their ambition to reach the Premier League.
It certainly proved money well spent: Mbeumo was nominated for the EFL Young Player of the Year award for 2019/20 and 2020/21, when Brentford earned promotion to the top flight. He hasn’t looked back since.
What have Man United offered for Bryan Mbeumo?
According to Ben Jacobs, United began talks with Brentford on June 4 over the possibility of signing Mbeumo.
No offer was initially tabled, but the Bees reportedly want at least £50m ($67.6m) for the player, given his contract length and the fact United paid more than £60m for Matheus Cunha.
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Bryan Mbeumo contract, salary
Mbeumo’s Brentford contract is worth approximately £2.34m ($3.14m) per year, according to Capology. His wages work out at £45,000 ($60,410) per week.
The forward’s deal expires in June 2026, but Brentford have the option to extend it by 12 months, which is why they believe they can demand a higher transfer fee.
Mbeumo reportedly wants in the region of £250,000 ($338,000) per week to join United.
Where is Bryan Mbeumo from?
Mbeumo was born in Avallon in eastern France on August 7, 1999.
He played for his country of birth at youth level but opted to play senior international football for Cameroon, where his father is from.
