Man United line up Alejandro Garnacho replacement in blockbuster £41m January transfer
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up a sensational move for Brentford sensation Bryan Mbeumo. The 25-year-old has been in fine form this season, scoring 13 goals and adding three assists in 18 Premier League matches.
Only Mohamed Salah (18) and Erling Haaland (16) have scored more in the top-flight than Mbeumo in 2024/25 and it's no surprise that he is attracting attention from the likes of United. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Ruben Amorim's side are plotting a stunning £41.2milion swoop for the Cameroon international.
Mbeumo, who joined Brentford for a then club record fee of £5.8m from Troyes in 2019, has also been linked with a move to Arsenal and Newcastle. Although his preferred position is on the right-hand side in a front-three, Mbeumo can be used through the middle, in a deeper role or out on the left-wing.
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And a potential move for Mbeumo to United could signal the departure of Alejandro Garnacho, who has been subject to transfer interest from Atletico Madrid. TBR Football have also reported that the Argentine is said to be open to leaving Old Trafford after growing frustrated with life under Amorim so far.
It's added that Garnacho could leave United in favour of a remarkable return to Atletico - almost five years since departing the Spanish club to move to Manchester for £420,000. The 20-year-old spent half a decade in the Atletico academy, having arrived as a 11-year-old from Madrid rivals Getafe in 2015.
There has been question marks raised over where Garnacho fits into Amorim's new system at United. Amorim dropped the winger for United's trip to Manchester City last month and he hasn't started a game since, although he did come and set-up Amad's equaliser during the 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
A sale involving Garnacho would boost United's Profit and Sustainability position as he is home grown and would represent as pure profit. It's unknown whether United would be open letting him go, at this stage, but an exit from Old Trafford for Garnacho could happen this month or in the summer window.
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