Man Utd open talks for Bryan Mbeumo after he ‘chose Red Devils’ as Brentford ‘hold out for £60m transfer fee’

MANCHESTER UNITED have opened talks with Brentford for star forward Bryan Mbeumo, according to reports.

The Cameroon international, 25, has indicated that he wants to move to Old Trafford this summer.

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Bryan Mbeumo has attracted plenty of interest this summer[/caption]

Brentford are willing to let their former record signing leave this summer, but won’t flog him on the cheap.

According to Sky Sports, United have “established contact” with the Bees ahead of making a formal bid.

Mbeumo has attracted interest from the likes of Tottenham, Newcastle and Arsenal this summer.

But United have received an indication that the forward would prefer to sign for them.

The Times claim that Mbeumo wants a hefty wage hike at Old Trafford.

They add that the United target wants £250,000 a week – five times his current £50k salary at Brentford.

Mbeumo has a year remaining on his Bees contract, although the West Londoners possess an option to extend the deal by 12 months.

Brentford are claimed to be demanding at least £60million to let their star forward leave.

Boss Thomas Frank recently said: “It is clear that if he is to be sold, it must be for a nice, nice amount. It is a lot. Mucho. Really a lot.

“How many wingers score 20 goals for a mid-table club? And then with seven assists plus his work ethic. And his character. All these things mean that he has a lot, so he is a good player.”

Mbeumo joined Brentford for a then-club record £5.8m in 2019, and has since starred alongside the likes of Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney.

After Toney’s departure last summer, Mbeumo became the main man at the Gtech Community Stadium, scoring 20 goals in 38 Prem appearances.

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