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Mbeumo’s impact: What he adds to Manchester United?

by Muhammad Hafejee
July 18, 2025
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Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo is wanted by Man Utd (Reuters)

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A statement signing for a changing attack

Manchester United have made a major statement by signing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for £65 million according to The Athletic.

With both Antony and Alejandro Garnacho set to leave this summer, the club urgently needed proven quality in wide areas. Mbeumo fills that gap. He becomes United’s third signing of the window, following Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon.

Manager Ruben Amorim is building a team with high intensity, clear roles, and tactical flexibility. Mbeumo, at 25 and entering his prime, fits that plan perfectly. Unlike previous signings who needed time to adjust, he brings immediate Premier League experience and a track record of consistency.

His arrival signals a shift away from overreliance on raw potential. United are now prioritising proven, adaptable players who can thrive in a demanding system.

Premier League proven with end product

Last season, Mbeumo produced his best ever numbers in the Premier League. He recorded career highs in goals, assists, chances created, and touches inside the opposition box. With a shot conversion rate of 23.53%, he outperformed nearly every other winger in the league.

Only Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak were more clinical in front of goal.

That kind of efficiency is exactly what United have lacked on the flanks. For all their pace and flair, players like Antony and Garnacho struggled to deliver consistent output. Mbeumo’s ability to finish chances, rather than just create them, adds a new dimension to United’s attack. He won’t just stretch defences, he’ll punish them.

Manchester United make improved offer for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo

A pressing machine in Amorim’s system

Mbeumo thrives in systems that demand defensive responsibility from attackers. He won possession 32 times in the final third last season, the third highest in the Premier League. That ability to press intelligently and recover the ball high up the pitch will be vital under Amorim.

The new United manager wants a team that defends from the front and stays compact without the ball. In Mbeumo, he gets a forward who doesn’t switch off. He understands pressing triggers, tracks runners, and covers wide spaces with intensity.

When United push high to win the ball back, Mbeumo will lead the charge. His fitness and work rate will allow the team to maintain pressure throughout matches.

Tactical versatility brings flexibility

Although Mbeumo prefers cutting inside from the right wing onto his stronger left foot, he can play multiple roles. He has experience as a central striker and has also operated in a two-man forward line.

That tactical versatility gives Amorim more flexibility with formations. Whether United line up in a 3-4-3 or shift into a 3-5-2, Mbeumo can adapt. His movement between the lines, link-up play, and off-the-ball runs make him more than just a winger. He understands space, drifts into pockets, and creates room for overlapping full-backs. In a team still finding balance under a new manager, this kind of versatility is invaluable.

Leadership through reliability

Mbeumo’s experience at Brentford has shaped him into a reliable, mature professional. Since arriving from Troyes in 2019, he has adapted to English football, delivered in key moments, and handled pressure well.

That maturity is important in a United squad that has too often relied on young players to perform under heavy scrutiny. While Garnacho and Antony showed flashes of promise, they lacked consistency. Mbeumo, on the other hand, brings steadiness. He delivers performances week after week. He’s not a gamble, he’s a proven performer.

At a club as demanding as Manchester United, that level of reliability is crucial.

A key piece in Amorim’s vision

Ruben Amorim is reshaping Manchester United, both in style and mentality. He wants a team that plays with intensity, moves the ball quickly, and presses without hesitation.

For that to work, every player must buy in. Mbeumo fits that mould perfectly. He brings goals, pressing, and positional awareness. He also brings experience and the right mindset to hit the ground running. With United heading to the US for pre-season, Amorim will waste no time in embedding Mbeumo into the system.

This isn’t just another signing, it’s a player who matches the identity Amorim wants to build. In many ways, Mbeumo represents the first clear example of what this new Manchester United could become.

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