In a dramatic turn of events that has left Manchester United supporters reeling, Nigerian prodigy Mbemuo has slammed the door shut on a potential move to Old Trafford and is now fully committed to signing with Liverpool.
Once a self-proclaimed fan of the Red Devils and widely regarded as one of Africa’s brightest young stars, Mbemuo has made it clear that he’s had enough of waiting. After 44 days of silence from United’s end, the player publicly expressed his disappointment, declaring that the dream he once held dear is now dead.
“United reached out 44 days ago, and since then… nothing. No follow-up, no seriousness,” Mbemuo shared in a heartfelt message. “When it was Sancho, they didn’t waste time. But with me, it’s been delay after delay. I’ve moved on. Liverpool actually value me, and that’s where my heart is now. United had their moment – and they wasted it.”
His departure from the United wishlist is more than a missed signing – it’s a painful blow to the club’s image. Once known for its sharpness in the market, United now looks sluggish and out of touch. Mbemuo’s pointed reference to the urgency shown in Jadon Sancho’s signing only adds salt to the wound.
Liverpool, meanwhile, has wasted no time showing ambition. With Arne Slot actively reconstructing his forward line, the Merseyside club made a strong case for why Mbemuo belongs at Anfield. Their decisiveness seems to have struck a chord with the young star.
For Manchester United, this isn’t just a transfer that slipped through the cracks – it’s a stinging loss to their fiercest rivals. The opportunity was there. The interest was real. But the response wasn’t. Now, the fans are left heartbroken, critics are piling on, and Liverpool is celebrating the capture of a major talent United let slip away.
