Manchester United have reportedly submitted a fresh bid of over £60 million for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, signaling their strong intent to secure the Cameroonian forward's services. This move comes after their initial offer, rumored to be around £45 million plus £10 million in add-ons, was rejected by the Bees earlier in June. United's pursuit of Mbeumo underscores their desire to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season.

Mbeumo, who has just come off his best season to date, is seen as a player who would be a good fit for Ruben Amorim's system. He scored 20 goals for Brentford, attracting attention from several top clubs. Brentford are willing to listen to offers, believing Mbeumo deserves a move to a bigger club. They value him at over £60 million.

However, negotiations could be complicated by Brentford's demands regarding the payment structure. The West London club is reportedly seeking a significant portion of the transfer fee upfront, rather than in installments. This stance presented an initial hurdle for United in their pursuit of Matheus Cunha from Wolves, a deal they eventually finalized for £62.5 million. United initially wanted to pay for Cunha over five years before agreeing to Wolves' terms of three installments over two seasons.

Tottenham Hotspur have also emerged as potential contenders for Mbeumo's signature. Spurs' interest is strengthened by the recent appointment of Thomas Frank, Mbeumo's former manager at Brentford. Frank played a key role in bringing Mbeumo to England in 2019 and has a close relationship with the player. Tottenham's ability to offer Champions League football, after defeating United in the Europa League final, could also sway Mbeumo's decision. Spurs have also identified Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo as a possible target.

Despite Tottenham's interest, Mbeumo is believed to favor a move to Manchester United. The 25-year-old is seen as a good fit for United's attacking setup, and the opportunity to play at Old Trafford is an attractive prospect.

Brentford are in a strong negotiating position, holding an option to extend Mbeumo's contract, which expires in June 2026, by an additional year. This gives them leverage to demand a fee similar to what United paid for Cunha, with a significant portion paid upfront.

With both Manchester United and Tottenham vying for his signature, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining Mbeumo's next destination.