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Chelsea Set to Launch €60M Bid for Brentford Star Bryan Mbeumo

Chelsea are preparing a €60 million offer to land Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo this summer, according to reports from Fichajes. The Blues see the versatile attacker as a potential game-changer in their bid for Champions League football under new boss Enzo Maresca.

Mbeumo has been sensational this season, racking up 26 goal contributions across competitions. Primarily operating from the right flank, the Cameroonian international could prompt a tactical tweak at Stamford Bridge—possibly moving Cole Palmer into a more central role. Mbeumo’s pace, creativity, and finishing touch would provide Chelsea with much-needed attacking depth and dynamism.

Manchester United Also in the Race

Chelsea, however, are not alone in the chase. Manchester United have also entered the fray, as reported by The Telegraph. The Red Devils are actively rebuilding their forward line after a lacklustre season, and Mbeumo has emerged as a top target alongside Wolves striker Matheus Cunha.

United’s front line, featuring the likes of Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee, has struggled for consistency. Mbeumo’s proven Premier League pedigree could offer an instant upgrade.

With two English giants circling, Mbeumo is poised for a major step up. Whether he chooses to light up Stamford Bridge or Old Trafford, his next move will surely be one of the most talked-about transfers of the summer.

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06/05/2025
Manchester United prepared to make a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United could make a concrete move for Brentford wide forward Bryan Mbeumo this summer, as per reports.

United’s winless streak in the Premier League extended to six games after their 4-3 defeat at Brentford. This time, the Red Devils were undone by their defensive fragility, but Ruben Amorim’s biggest concern this term has been the side’s lack of forward quality.

Apart from the three relegated sides, only West Ham United and Everton have scored fewer Premier League goals than United this term.

It has been widely reported that the Mancunians are interested in the likes of Liam Delap and Victor Osimhen as they look to find a new number nine to spearhead their attack.

Should United fail to get their hands on their main targets, they could reportedly intensify their interest in Mbeumo, who was one of Brentford’s standout stars this Sunday.

Givemesport claim that Mbeumo will become a “more realistic” target for United if they do not manage to land the strikers they want this summer.

It is understood that Wolverhampton Wanderers star Matheus Cunha is the “priority for their vision of signing a new attacker.”

The technically proficient Brazilian is expected to play as one of the two number 10s in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation. However, the ex-Atletico Madrid man is also capable of playing as a centre-forward.

The report suggests United could consider signing Mbeumo to play on the flanks and pushing Cunha more centrally if the likes of Delap and Osimhen don’t arrive.

The Cameroon international has also featured as a striker under Thomas Frank but he thrives on the right flank.

Despite not playing centrally, Mbeumo has cemented himself as one of the Premier League’s most prolific players this season. He has scored 18 goals and registered seven assists so far. As such, his arrival would certainly strengthen United’s attack, irrespective of how Amorim decides to use him.

At this point, however, United are focused on getting the deal over the line for Cunha, as per Fabrizio Romano. The race for Mbeumo’s signature, meanwhile, is described as “open”.

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06/05/2025
Alejandro Garnacho sparked comeback chances vs Brentford, his form will please Ruben Amorim – Man United News And Transfer News

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Keeping Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg in mind, Ruben Amorim decided to make a lot of changes to his Manchester United team for their game against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday.

The visitors did score first through Mason Mount, but subsequently conceded four times as the hosts used their superior physicality to bully the United backline into submission.

Alejandro Garnacho sparked hopes of a late comeback with a long-range screamer while substitute Amad added a third in added time. But the away side eventually ran out of time and ended up losing 3-4.

The comeback spirit on show was commendable and a reminder that one cannot take the Red Devils for granted at any stage of a game while the return to goalscoring ways for the Argentine was another huge boost.

Garnacho returns to form

It has been an up-and-down campaign for him but he has still managed 11 goals and 10 assists and at 20, there is a lot more to come from Garnacho should United not sell him in the summer.

The 20-year-old has hardly got any rest since January and while his finishing has often let him down, his effort cannot be understated.

He never gives up and every time the Argentina international gets the ball, his only thought is to take on his man. His goal was a thing of beauty as he curled hom from range after carrying the ball on his own from midfield.

The versatile attacker could have had another at the stroke of half-time but he fluffed his lines from an accurate cutback from Mount, who tried to return the favour for his goal.

Worked his socks off again

On Sunday, he grabbed a goal and an assist while taking two shots. The Carrington graduate made five key passes, while creating five chances, the most among his teammates.

He completed a 100 percent of his long balls while also getting one successful cross in. The United No 17 completed 31 out of 39 passes with two of them being into the final third.

He worked hard off the ball as well, completing one clearance, and one tackle while recovering the ball five times. Garnacho also won two ground duels (stats via sofascore).

The Argentine star is expected to start against Athletic Club and Amorim will expect more direct running from him as United look to qualify for the final.

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04/05/2025
Three Academy wonderkids spotted travelling with the senior stars for Brentford clash – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United’s travelling squad to London for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Brentford includes Academy wonderkids Chido Obi, Tyler Fredricson, and Harry Amass.

As revealed by The Manchester Evening News, 21 members of the first-team squad were pictured at the railway station before their train to London.

Ruben Amorim had taken the likes of Sekou Kone, Jaydan Kamason, and Bendito Mantato to Bilbao to train with the senior stars in preparation for the clash against the Bees.

Given the Red Devils will play Athletic Club in their Europa League semi-final on Thursday, the head coach was expected to ring in the changes for the game at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Academy stars will get their chance

Noussair Mazraoui had already been ruled out while Diogo Dalot is sidelined until the Europa League final should United qualify. This is why Kamason’s chances of earning a first team debut were considered quite high.

Harry Amass would come in for Patrick Dorgu, who is also very tired as per the head coach.

With Casemiro in need of rest after his heroics in Bilbao, Kone was also expected to partner Manuel Ugarte in midfield. Chido Obi was likely to receive his first start given Rasmus Hojlund is the only fit striker at Amorim’s disposal.

But given each position in the table is worth an estimated £3 million, Amorim did point out that he is eager to end the season on a high.

🚨🚨| Manchester United travelling squad to London:

Onana, Heaton, Bayindir;

Maguire, De Ligt, Yoro, Lindelof, Fredricson, Shaw, Amass, Dorgu;

Casemiro, Ugarte, Eriksen, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mount;

Garnacho, Amad, Hojlund, Chido. pic.twitter.com/qiT7zY6Kwj

— centredevils. (@centredevils) May 3, 2025

“Then every position we have in the Premier League, you win more money. So that is important. Then it is fighting for your pride.

“Of course, we don’t have anything to fight for. We have the second leg, which is really important for us. We know that, but we need to be competitive in every game.”

More could be travelling

Given Thomas Frank’s side are in contention to qualify for the Conference League, they are expected to go all out to secure a win at their den.

It must be remembered that this list includes only those who were photographed so more could have travelled with the team.

We will get to know officially on Sunday before the game. Hopefully, Amorim hands a few more wonderkids their chance to shine against the Bees.

Confirmed United squad members vs Brentford: Onana, Heaton, Bayindir, Maguire, De Ligt, Yoro, Lindelof, Fredricson, Shaw, Amass, Dorgu, Casemiro, Ugarte, Eriksen, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mount, Garnacho, Amad, Hojlund, Obi

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03/05/2025
One Man Utd player banned from playing against Brentford

Noussair Mazraoui for Sunday’s Premier League fixture, citing concerns over his fitness levels.

The versatile defender will be rested ahead of the crucial second leg of the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Club.

With little recovery time between matches—though Brentford also played on the same night, securing a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest—Amorim is unwilling to take any risks that could lead to injuries before two pivotal European encounters.

The Portuguese coach is expected to rotate his squad, giving young talents like Harry Amass, Tyler Fredricson, Jaydan Kamason, Bendito Mantato, and Chido Obi an opportunity after they traveled to Spain for United’s 3-0 victory over Athletic Club.

Mazraoui, who played 74 minutes before being substituted for Luke Shaw on Thursday, will not feature in the clash at Brentford, opening up a spot at wing-back.

Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Hojlund, Casemiro, Leny Yoro, and Viktor Lindelof all completed the full 90 minutes in Spain, meaning players like Hojlund might also be left out due to limited options in attack.

“There are some positions that we don’t have more players,” explained Amorim. “For example, Nous Mazraoui cannot play. He’s in the limit to get an injury.

“So we are going to deal with that and prepare a game against a team that they won today and is in a great moment. And we have always a responsibility to perform. We have always a responsibility to offer the result.

“But in this moment, we have to be clear. Our focus is more on saving players and trying to be competitive. It’s not a good thing to say, but we need to understand the context.”

Amorim confirmed that any player who is at risk of injury will be rotated, despite the huge prize money at stake for each higher position in the Premier League table, with United languishing in 14th.

“The first thing is that the players who are in risk to get injury will not play,” Amorim added. “No matter what. We need to take a risk in [doing] that. And then we are going to assess tomorrow [Friday] and the next day, who are the best players to start the game.

“Then we have to be careful because we are Manchester United and we cannot go to a game without thinking we can win this game. So the process is going to be like that. It’s going to be tough, but we pass so many things this year. It’s one more. Let’s see.”

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03/05/2025
Ruben Amorim must turn to these five Academy wonderkids for Brentford game – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United pulled off one of their most spectacular away results in their European football history, dismantling Athletic Club 3-0 in their Europa League semi-final first leg tie on Thursday.

The result was scarcely believable, with Spanish media thinking it would be a cakewalk for the Basque side given their defensive record and their attacking prowess.

The Spanish side were fourth in La Liga heading into Thursday’s tie, having conceded only 10 times at San Mames in all competitions while the Red Devils were languishing in 14th position with one of the worst goalscoring records in the division.

Yet what followed was almost unbelievable with the Red Devils netting thrice in the first-half through Casemiro and a brace from skipper Bruno Fernandes while Harry Maguire bamboozled his marker on the right wing!

What a first leg!

But the tie is not yet over and the 20-time English league champions cannot get complacent ahead of the second leg at Old Trafford, which is why Ruben Amorim is expected to ring in the changes for Sunday’s Premier League game against Brentford.

The head coach has already indicated that Noussair Mazraoui will not be playing while key stars like Casemiro, and Bruno Fernandes could all be given a rest.

Certain clues as to the makeup of the team against the Bees could be taken from the substitutes bench on Thursday which saw quite a few Academy graduates.

Chido Obi and Sekou Kone, who were both ineligible, also made the trip to Bilbao as Amorim wanted to use them in training on Friday, which is expected to be held locally.

Given Joshua Zirkzee is out for the season and Rasmus Hojlund is the only striker available, there is a good chance the Dane could be left on the bench. Which is why Chido could be about to start his first game finally.

Kone has impressed for the U21s and there has been a growing clamour to hand him a start and the Malian could be given the nod in place of Casemiro and alongside Manuel Ugarte, who should be fit to start given he only played for 60 minutes.

Changes expected

With Diogo Dalot out, Jaydan Kamason looks in line for his first start of the season after impressing for the age-group teams with Harry Amass expected to be on the opposite flank.

Tyler Fredricson could also get the nod due to the lack of fit centre-back options. Amorim only has Jonny Evans, who does not fit the head coach’s vision. Leny Yoro, Maguire and Victor Lindelof could all be rested as well.

Bendito Mantato could also be a surprise pick, but it is likely he will have to be happy with a place on the bench given Amad is in need of minutes ahead of the second leg.

Jack Moorhouse, Godwill Kukonki and James Scanlon could all make the bench but a start looks unlikely given the Portuguese tactician has already reminded players of the importance of finishing the season strong.

Every position the club gain between now and the end of the season could be worth a lot and could ultimately help Amorim in his quest of earning a bigger war chest to work with in the summer.

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02/05/2025