{"id":30030,"date":"2025-01-10T12:59:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=30030"},"modified":"2025-01-10T12:59:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:59:29","slug":"arsenal-and-manchester-united-bryan-mbeumo-brentford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/arsenal-and-manchester-united-bryan-mbeumo-brentford\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United Join Arsenal In Race To Sign \u00a340m Brentford Star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Manchester United have reportedly entered the race to sign Brentford&#8217;s Bryan Mbeumo &#8211; joining Arsenal in pursuit of the striker.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both clubs are keen to sign the 25-year-old forward, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/brentford-vs-plymouth-fa-cup-preview-prediction-team-news-and-predicted-lineups\/\">Brentford<\/a> have made it clear he&#8217;s going nowhere in January.<\/p>\n<p>If he does leave the Bees, it will be in the summer. But with multiple top clubs chasing him, it&#8217;s clear the Cameroon international is in demand.<\/p>\n<p>Mbeumo has 13 goals in 20 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/alexander-isak-premier-league-player-of-the-month\/\">Premier League<\/a> games this season, already four more than his previous season&#8217;s best.<\/p>\n<p>His goals have been crucial for Thomas Frank&#8217;s side, who lost former star striker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/fans-react-as-ivan-toney-completes-saudi-move\/\">Ivan Toney to the Saudi Pro League<\/a> last summer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/arsenal-unable-to-afford-alexander-isak-summer\/\">Arsenal<\/a> were reported to be keen on bringing Mbeumo to the Emirates, but it appears <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/arsenal-vs-manchester-united-stats-fa-cup\/\">Manchester United<\/a> have joined them in chasing his signature.<\/p>\n<h2>Manchester United Keen On Bryan Mbeumo<\/h2>\n<p>New United boss Ruben Amorim is thought to be a big fan of Mbeumo&#8217;s work-ethic and versatility.<\/p>\n<p>The striker joined Brentford from French club Troyes in 2019, and was a club-record signing at the time.<\/p>\n<p>His arrival at Old Trafford would depend on outgoings, with United keen to offload a number of surplus stars.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/newcastle-and-aston-villa-charged-by-fa-after-half-time-incident-on-boxing-day\/\">Newcastle<\/a> are also believed to be monitoring Mbeumo&#8217;s situation, with Eddie Howe a big admirer.<\/p>\n<h2>Thomas Frank Says &#8216;Good Luck&#8217; Signing Mbeumo In January<\/h2>\n<p>Brentford boss Thomas Frank was bullish in his response to suggestions Mbeumo could leave before the summer.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &#8220;In January? 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He has had a fantastic season, so nothing will happen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-2188718334-560x382.jpg\" alt=\"Thomas Frank\" width=\"560\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-2188718334-560x382.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-2188718334-924x631.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-2188718334-350x239.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-2188718334-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-2188718334.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to <em>Transfermarkt<\/em>, Mbeumo&#8217;s current market value is more than \u00a340m.<\/p>\n<p>And any fee for the forward will only have risen after his recent performances.<\/p>\n<p>A New Year&#8217;s Day goal against Arsenal reminded everyone just how lethal a finisher Mbeumo is.<\/p>\n<p>Only Erling Haaland and Mo Salah have scored more goals in the Premier League this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old&#8217;s contract runs until June 2026, meaning Brentford are under no obligation to cash in this window.<\/p>\n<p>However, Mbeumo has previously indicated he wishes to one day play on the biggest stage.<\/p>\n<p>In May 2024, he told <em>L&#8217;Equipe<\/em>:\u00a0&#8220;I have spent five years at Brentford, at a club that has allowed me to grow and pass a milestone but yes, I would like to play in the biggest competitions, at the best clubs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is tantalising to see some big clubs interested in me. 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