In the wake of news that Brentford rejected a second Manchester United bid worth up to £62.5 million for Bryan Mbeumo, a contingent of concerned supporters remains apprehensive about the player’s future.
Make no mistake, Ruben Amorim remains eager to add the attacker to his squad to complement the acquisition of Matheus Cunha earlier this month.
But following the departure of long-term chief Thomas Frank to Spurs and the impending sale of Christian Norgaard to their North London rivals Arsenal, the Bees have come under scrutiny for their decision to approach Keith Andrews as manager.
Determined to maintain as much control in negotiations as possible, Brentford officials remain adamant about acquiring a specific fee for Mbeumo and have highlighted this with two pushbacks thus far, alongside the knowledge of an option to extend his deal by 12 months.
Nonetheless, with the Cameroon international’s contract set to expire next summer and widespread knowledge of his desire to make a dream move to the North West, the Theatre of Red remains confident that Amorim will welcome the 25-year-old to Old Trafford shortly.
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It is worth noting that United’s second bid of £55m with £7.5m in performance-related bonuses was not far off the mark set by their London counterparts.
Truthfully, it matches the total figure Wolves will receive, having negotiated the sale of Cunha a fortnight ago. Regardless, during a period of a mass exodus at the club, Brentford requires a public win and are aiming for a larger amount with a higher percentage upfront.
The Theatre of Red reported confidence in completing a deal several weeks ago, with Shaun Connolly speaking exclusively on the matter via the channel’s official podcast.
“I was advised this morning that Amorim is already preparing for next season with a view that he will have both Cunha and Mbeumo in his starting XI,” he stated.
“So, look at this practically: barring travesty, I don’t imagine a world where this deal is not concluded, and, to be totally honest, I have been calm about the lack of daily updates because of the time of year.”
Shaun continued: “You have to remember that Sunday week, which is June 30, marks the end of the financial year in the Premier League. To that point, clubs must ensure they remain compliant with the Profit and Sustainability rules, and that is before they submit their accounts.”
Despite enjoying a 10th-place finish in a productive domestic campaign that saw a six-place growth, morale is at an all-time low in West London as contingents of a supporter base struggle to come to terms with a forgettable summer.
We are witnessing the negotiation tactics of a top-tier side attempting to retain a semblance of Premier League authority despite the undeniable allure of Manchester United generating an unwanted headache.
Carrington sources remain confident of concluding a deal for the 20-goal attacker ahead of a busy pre-season schedule, with Amorim and his Ineos hierarchy eager to recruit their primary targets for summer integration.
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