OFFER ACCEPTED: Manchester United’s £100million bid for Europe’s elite striker has been accepted as the superstar is spotted in Manchester ahead of medical
Manchester United’s summer transfer activity has earned high praise from Rio Ferdinand, who has voiced his enthusiasm over the club’s pursuit of Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo. The former United defender pointed out three key qualities Mbeumo would bring to Old Trafford—his experience in the Premier League, impressive goal contributions, and, most importantly, his strong desire to join the club.
After finishing a disastrous 2024/25 season in 15th place and falling short in the Europa League final, the pressure is on manager Ruben Amorim to spark a significant turnaround. Behind the scenes, United’s hierarchy is working to rebuild a squad that can once again challenge at the highest level. The signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5 million marked a strong start, and now the focus has shifted to finalizing a deal for Mbeumo.
Mbeumo’s numbers from last season speak for themselves—20 goals and nine assists in 42 appearances, averaging a goal or assist every 123 minutes. Ferdinand sees this as exactly the kind of Premier League experience United need right now. On his YouTube channel, he shared his thoughts, saying that Mbeumo’s stats are “ridiculous” and that he’s already adapted to English football, which minimizes the risk of transition issues. However, he acknowledged that adapting to the pressure of representing a club as massive as United could be a new challenge.
What really impresses Ferdinand is Mbeumo’s eagerness to make the move. “He wants to come,” he said confidently, emphasizing that passion and commitment are just as vital as talent.
But Ferdinand doesn’t think the transfer window will stop there. He believes the club still needs a marquee signing to lead the line—and for him, that player is Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker, who has scored 151 career goals, recently rejected an offer from Saudi club Al-Hilal. With his Premier League dream still alive, Ferdinand believes Osimhen is holding out for a call from United. The only obstacle could be his steep wage demands, reportedly around £400,000 a week, which could complicate a potential move.
Although Liverpool have reportedly entered the race for Osimhen and are exploring a swap deal, Ferdinand remains hopeful that Old Trafford could still be his destination. He called Osimhen the perfect choice to lead United’s attack, adding that he’s the kind of player who can bring goals, leadership, and a winning mentality—exactly what the club needs.
While there are alternative options being explored, including a potential player-plus-cash deal for Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, Ferdinand remains adamant: Mbeumo would be a smart and immediate upgrade, and Osimhen is the real game-changer the Red Devils should prioritize.
