Manchester United are after one of Newcastle's top transfer picks for the summer
Manchester United are after one of Newcastle United's top targets for the summer transfer window - and some fans in the Chronicle Live comments section are urging the Magpies to go "all out" to secure Bryan Mbeumo's signature to bolster their front line in the face of competition.
Mbeumo will most likely leave Brentford after the season ends, with the right-winger having had a very impressive season at the mid-table Bees. He will walk away from the 2024/25 season with a haul of at least 19 league goals and eight assists and many clubs will have an eye on his final game to see if he can add to that tally.
Eddie Howe and the Newcastle United leadership team have had their eye on Mbeumo for some time, but now Manchester United are entering the race as they seek to rebuild their team after an awful season. Mbeumo has a year left on his deal, but it is expected he would still command a £54 million fee for his services.
Some fans are pushing their club to make sure they come out of that race on top. Commenter DurbanSkyslot says: "You know exactly what you're getting with Mbeumo, that's what makes him an attractive proposition. Newcastle will be getting an all action battle hardened player ready to go straight into the side who you know will do a job. The only downside is his AFCON commitments which would see him missing for a few weeks!"
Reader N Shields Lad writes: "Man U have signed Cunha from Wolves to start next season. The Toon in my view should go and sign Mbeumo ASAP, as he's a proven Premier League player, plus I think he'd fit into the side easily. The Toon must not hesitate as he who hesitates is lost, so go and get him."
Axepete agrees: "Mbeumo should be our number one priority. It beggars belief that we were prepared to pay £65 million for Guehi when Mbuemo could be bought for more than £10 million less. Go get him!"
DM TOONY says: "We need to go all out to bring Mbuemo to the Toon, Murphy will go back to what he does best, run about like a headless chicken, sell Murphy, add it to the £60 million for Mbuemo and get the deal done. Show our intent for the future, COME ON THE TOON."
Spartatoon writes: "Man U linked? He's seen the league table and played against them, so he knows it's a bad move."
Toonlegen adds: "He is the missing piece of the puzzle in our attack... Murphy has been great this season... but is it just a purple patch? Mbeumo is a prolific right wing/forward."
Not everyone would put Mbeumo at the top of their list. MOMAG says: "I am not convinced he is the answer to what we are looking for... he reminds me too much of Saint-Maximin... will he improve, I have my doubts. I would rather put a cheeky bid in for someone like Jarrad Bowen, who for me is way more versatile and I think would fit in to the Toon squad with ease."
Kmac writes: "Not a huge admirer, think he is a little off the pace for us. But who wants to play for Manchester United at the minute?"
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