Bryan Mbeumo to Man United transfer latest as Arsenal £50m move forces Brentford stance

Manchester United transfer news as Arsenal’s move for Noni Madueke hands Brentford huge reason to stand firm on Bryan Mbeumo price tag

Manchester United are facing an unwanted race against time to sign Bryan Mbeumo after failing with two opening bids to land the 25-year-old.

After scoring 25 goals in the Premier League last term, Mbeumo quickly became one of United’s top targets in the transfer window. The Reds have been unsuccessful with two bids for the 25-year-old, the first being worth £55m and the latest in excess of £60m.

Brentford are understood to be keen on a fee in excess of £63m. It’s believed that the Londoners have wanted to get more from United than the £62.5m paid for Matheus Cunha earlier in the window.

However, part of the delay is coming from the lack of movement in negotiations between the two clubs. United are not yet to reach Brentford’s valuation and the stalling of the move adds further doubt over the transfer happening.

Another problem that United’s negotiators are contending with is the transfers happening around them. The Standard have claimed that other valuations in the market have encouraged Brentford to stand firm on their stance.

Chelsea are said to value Arsenal target Noni Madueke past the £50m mark, significantly more than the £29m they paid for him in 2023. Fabrizio Romano has claimed on Wednesday that the Gunners will hold talks with London rivals soon to discuss a deal with personal terms already agreed.

Newcastle United’s imminent £55m signing of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest is another deal that has left United unstuck. It’s understood that the valuations of certain players has left the Bees confident in receiving the fee they want for Mbeumo.

This all comes after it was reported that Mbeumo is growing frustrated at the slow progress of the deal. The Cameroon international wants to move to Old Trafford but staying put beyond the transfer window is not an impossible outcome.

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