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Manchester United are pursuing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo(Image: Lee Parker – CameraSport via Getty Images)<\/p>\nBrentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has emerged as Manchester United’s latest transfer target after completing the signing of Matheus Cunha, and Rio Ferdinand is excited at the prospect of him joiningManchester United are pursuing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo(Image: Lee Parker – CameraSport via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United <\/a>have listened to his one “non-negotiable” by trying to sign the hard-working Bryan Mbeumo<\/a> from Brentford this summer.<\/p>\n The Manchester Evening News<\/strong> understands United have shown a genuine interest<\/a> in signing Mbeumo. The 25-year-old forward is also believed to be keen on a move to Old Trafford<\/a> ahead of other clubs like Newcastle United.<\/p>\n Talks between United and Brentford are set to get underway shortly, with Mbeumo valued at around \u00a360million this summer. It comes after a stellar individual campaign for the Cameroon international, who scored a whopping 20 goals and notched seven assists in 38 league games this season.<\/p>\n Red Devils icon Ferdinand has now given the transfer his seal of approval, should Ineos manage to beat the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham to his signature. Former centre-back Ferdinand heaped praise on Mbeumo, highlighting his athleticism as the key trait any new United signing should have.<\/p>\n The former TNT Sports pundit said on his Rio Presents<\/a> podcast: \u201cWhat a season he\u2019s had. Not only has he been ever-present \u2013 he\u2019s always there consistently \u2013 the guy\u2019s impacting games. Big moments.<\/p>\n \u201cHe bangs [goals in] left foot, right foot. He comes in from the right, plays on the left, plays up front as a nine or even as a false nine.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd again, it\u2019s not just about wanting talent. These guys who operate at this level all have talent. But one of the things that is non-negotiable for me is athleticism.<\/p>\n \u201cThe ability to go man to man. The ability to beat a player. The ability to take the team from one end of the pitch to the other.<\/p>\n “He brings that so that\u2019s another added spice that I thought was a non-negotiable and they\u2019ve listened to me.\u201d<\/p>\n Mbeumo\u2019s eye for goal and pace across the front line helped Brentford secure a 10th placed finish this term.<\/p>\n His addition to the Red Devils squad would come as a huge boost to Amorim after United missed out on Liam Delap, who has chosen Chelsea<\/a> ahead as his next destination with his \u00a330m transfer from Ipswich imminent.<\/p>\n![\"Rio](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_Screenshot-2025-06-03-at-170141.png\")
Rio Ferdinand has reacted to the latest Mbeumo news(Image: YouTube: Rio Ferdinand Presents)<\/p>\n