Brentford may consider a player trade with Manchester United this summer.
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Manchester United are hoping to improve their attacking options this summer after struggling in the Premier League. This season, the Red Devils have one of the fewest goals in England’s top flight, trailing just the demoted trio and Everton.
With many players’ futures on the line, United are about to undergo a huge shift this summer. They are also not short on choices, as they already have several attractive targets on their radar.
One of the most popular transfer stories right now sees Man United linked to Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. The winger is currently one of the most sought-after players in England, having made quite an impression with his exploits for the Bees.
Mbeumo had 19 goals and eight assists in the Premier League this season, garnering the respect of other clubs.
Manchester United eager to sign Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo
One of the most popular transfer stories right now sees Man United linked to Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. The winger is currently one of the most sought-after players in England, having made quite an impression with his exploits for the Bees.
Mbeumo had 19 goals and eight assists in the Premier League this season, garnering the respect of other clubs.
According to Fichajes, United have made a bid worth around €65 million (£55 million) to capture Mbeumo from Brentford this summer. While that amount could be sufficient to secure a contract, the Red Devils may be able to negotiate better terms.
Mbeumo’s contract is set to expire next year, so if the Bees don’t sell this summer, they risk losing him for free in 2026. This might allow United to be more creative with their offer, therefore we’ve decided to look into a possible, albeit potentially hazardous, player-swap deal from Brentford’s perspective.
United may be poised to cut ways with the majority of their forward options this summer. Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, and Antony are all likely to depart Old Trafford this summer, while the futures of Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho are also uncertain.
United are looking for additional creative options and clinical goal scorers, which is why Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha are on their radar. With a big revamp planned, the Red Devils will have plenty of players to offer up.
Man United could offer Luke Shaw in bold swap deal
Luke Shaw is another Manchester United player who has been linked with a move elsewhere this summer. Due to his ongoing injuries, United may decide to transfer the left-back, especially with winter addition Patrick Dorgu becoming a more visible figure.
Shaw has only made 11 appearances across all competitions this season, as his fitness levels continue to deteriorate. As the 29-year-old looks increasingly likely to leave this summer, United might make him available as part of a deal to sign Mbeumo.
While this notion works well for United, Brentford takes a risk by relying on an injury-prone player. However, if the team can address Shaw’s fitness issues, they will have a fantastic talent on their roster. Shaw is a quality defender when completely healthy, and the Bees may aim to strengthen the left-back position this summer.
Brentford will need another left-back option now that Rico Henry is rumoured to be leaving. Signing a senior talent like Shaw may also allow Keane Lewis-Potter to return to his natural role in the future, as Thomas Frank has urged him to switch to the backline.
Many people have forgotten what Shaw is capable of when he is at his peak as a result of his frequent absence. Former United defender Alex Telles, who battled for the same position at Old Trafford, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to make as many appearances as he did, describing Shaw as the ‘best left-back in the Premier League’.
Shaw has started United’s last four Premier League games since recovering from his latest injury setback. If he can stay fit, he might be a viable option for Brentford at both left-back and centre-back, but this is not without danger.
Signing Shaw would be a gamble, but it could pay off for the Bees. However, simply offering an injury-prone defence in exchange for their top player will not enough. If United were to negotiate a deal for Mbeumo, they would still have to put a considerable amount of money on the table, as well as the possibility of Shaw going the other way.
