Man Utd warned Mbeumo saga could ‘drag on all summer’ unless they pay £62.5m ...Middle East

The in-demand Cameroon forward, who scored 20 goals for Brentford last season, wants to move to United, who have identified him as a priority target.

The feeling is that Mbeumo is a more proven Premier League performer than Brazil international Cunha, so a fee similar to the one paid to Wolves is seen as realistic.

Mbeumo scored 20 Premier League goals for Brentford last season (Photo: Getty)

With Mbeumo having a year left on his contract but with the option of a further 12 months there is no prospect of a cut-price deal below Brentford’s valuation.

Indeed, Mbeumo’s preference emerging publicly has strengthened the resolve of Brentford, who have proved savvy operators in the transfer market since promotion to the Premier League in 2021.

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Newcastle have also held an interest in Mbeumo although The i Paper can reveal there has also been never been any contact from the Magpies with Brentford over the forward so it is perhaps not strictly true that they have been beaten to the punch by the Red Devils.

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They have profit and sustainability regulations (PSR) headroom to strengthen significantly and want a centre-back and right-sided forward – alongside a striker – as a “minimum” this summer. Sources have stressed that funds are available for the “right” player.

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Brentford have been clear about the level they view Mbeumo at and would have no qualms about keeping him if that isn’t met.

Thomas Frank – who has himself been linked with a move to Tottenham if they fire Ange Postecoglou – said last month that Mbeumo would command a big fee.

“It is a lot. Mucho. Really a lot. How many wingers score 20 goals for a mid-table club? And then with seven assists plus his work ethic. And his character. All these things mean that he has a lot, so he is a good player.”

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