‘Man United plot financial loophole as Bryan Mbeumo detail emerges’
Manchester United’s pursuit of Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo has taken a twist, with the Red Devils looking to take advantage of a financial loophole.
Mbeumo has been the subject of heavy interest from a number of Premier League clubs after an impressive 2024/25 campaign for the Bees.
The 25-year-old scored 20 league goals as well as picking up seven assists, as the West London side secured a 10th-place finish in the top-flight.
Tottenham, Newcastle and Man United have all been linked with the Cameroon international, who is expected to leave Brentford this summer.
Man United will wait for Mbeumo deal
Man United are currently leading the race for Mbeumo, with the attacker eager to make the move to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils have already seen their first two bids rejected, with their latest offer of £62.5million being the same price they paid to bring in Matheus Cunha from Wolves earlier in the window.
According to Sky Sports, United may wait until July to complete the Mbeumo deal, in order to protect themselves from PSR issues.
The 20-time Premier League champions enter a new financial year on June 30, which allows the winger’s fee to be included in the club’s accounts at the end of next season.
Man United forced to consider financial impact
Football Insider Verdict
In the past, Man United would never have had to even think about the transfer fee they were paying for a player, such was their financial advantage over the rest of the Premier League.
However, since INEOS acquired control of the club at the end of 2023, the monetary concerns at Old Trafford have been well-documented.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been heavily criticised for his cost-cutting measures, which have included sweeping redundancies and soaring ticket prices.
Of course, the Red Devils aren’t exactly shying away from big moves in the transfer market, and could yet still spend £200m this summer if they bring in Mbeumo and a centre forward.
It seems unlikely that United will solve their financial problems with behind-the-scenes changes when they are still spending so heavily in the transfer market, especially if their big-money signings continue to underwhelm.