{"id":75630,"date":"2025-05-05T05:09:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T05:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/75630\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T05:09:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T05:09:11","slug":"man-utd-line-up-125m-double-transfer-deal-to-transform-ruben-amorims-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/75630\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd line up \u00a3125m double transfer deal to transform Ruben Amorim&#8217;s squad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are preparing to make sweeping changes to Ruben Amorim&#8217;s attack when the summer transfer window opens and are ready to splash \u00a3125million on two forwards<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_GettyImages-2213101812.jpg\" alt=\"MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Etihad Stadium on May 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC\/Wolves via Getty Images)\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Matheus Cunha is one of Manchester United&#8217;s top targets(Image: Jack Thomas &#8211; WWFC\/Wolves via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Manchester United want to sign <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a> stars Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha for a combined \u00a3125million. The Red Devils will target forwards in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/summer-transfer-window\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">summer transfer window<\/a>, with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/ruben-amorim\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruben Amorim<\/a> keen to reshape his goal-shy attack.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">United are ready to sell <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/marcus-rashford\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Marcus Rashford<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/antony\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Antony<\/a>, who were both sent out on loan in January, while <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/rasmus-hojlund\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Rasmus Hojlund<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/alejandro-garnacho\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Alejandro Garnacho<\/a> have been <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manutd-transfer-news-alejandro-garnacho-34998168\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"linked with big-money moves awayLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">linked with big-money moves away<\/a>. Their lack of cutting edge was on show until a late fightback in Sunday&#8217;s topsy-turvy 4-3 defeat away to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/brentford-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Brentford<\/a>, as 17-year-old striker Chido Obi was given a chance up front but failed to score.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">United chiefs have now targeted Mbeumo and Cunha, who they believe can transform Amorim&#8217;s side. <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Wolves<\/a> forward Cunha, 25, has been <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/man-utd-ruben-amorim-transfers-35094545\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"heavily linked with a move to Old TraffordLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford<\/a> in recent weeks, with the Red Devils prepared to trigger his \u00a365m release clause.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Now <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/football\/2025\/05\/04\/mbeumo-and-cunha-transfer-targets-man-utd\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"the TelegraphLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">the Telegraph<\/a> report that United have joined the race to sign \u00a360m-rated Mbeumo. The Brentford winger is high on their shortlist but has also been linked with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arsenal-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Arsenal<\/a>, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/newcastle-united-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Newcastle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The French-born <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/cameroon-football-team\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Cameroon<\/a> international was unable to add to his impressive tally of 18 goals and six assists in the Premier League this season when Brentford hosted United on Sunday, although he did end up on the winning side. The Red Devils&#8217; interest in Mbeumo is reported to be separate to their pursuit of Cunha.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Ahead of the Premier League clash, Brentford boss <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/thomas-h-frank\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Thomas Frank<\/a> admitted that Mbeumo could leave this summer but won&#8217;t be sold on the cheap. &#8220;I&#8217;m the head coach, I want my best players to stay forever,&#8221; Frank told <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11096\/13358532\/thomas-frank-interview-brentford-head-coach-discusses-bees-chase-for-europe-bryan-mbeumo-future-and-summer-transfer-window\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Sky SportsLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Sky Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/breaking-matthijs-de-ligt-injury-35168208\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Man Utd suffer Matthijs De Ligt injury blow as Ruben Amorim rips up Europa League plan<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/mason-greenwood-premier-league-transfer-35167689\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mason Greenwood &#8216;wants Premier League return&#8217; as stance on transfer emerges<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;I know that Bryan is very happy being here at Brentford, he&#8217;s thriving, doing well and playing fantastic. What happens in the future? I don&#8217;t know.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;I&#8217;ve said many times: we are a selling club. But at the same time we have to reinforce that there are 10 clubs in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">world<\/a> who aren&#8217;t selling clubs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Would Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha be enough to transform Man Utd? Have your say in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-cunha-mbeumo-brentford-35168302#comments-section\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"comments sectionLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">comments section<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_GettyImages-2212796910.jpg\" alt=\"Brentford's French-born Cameroonian striker #19 Bryan Mbeumo runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on May 4, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS \/ AFP) \/ RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club\/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club\/league\/player publications. \/  (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS\/AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo is on Manchester United&#8217;s shortlist(Image: JUSTIN TALLIS\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;So, of course, if the right price &#8211; and that&#8217;s going to be expensive &#8211; is coming, then I&#8217;m sure the club will be open for it. But I&#8217;m very happy he&#8217;s here, and I&#8217;m convinced that Bryan will still be happy playing football here.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Towards the end of last season, Mbeumo said that he wanted to &#8216;play for the best clubs&#8217;. The 25-year-old revealed to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lequipe.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"L&#039;EquipeLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">L&#8217;Equipe<\/a>: &#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. It is tantalising to see some big clubs interested in me. We will see.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/KH2cxHoLmrH6OUTtE1YS7T\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp communityLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. 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