Bryan Mbeumo is about to make his debut for Manchester United in opposition to Everton in Atlanta on Saturday.
Mbeumo joined United in July in a deal value as much as £71 million however the Cameroon worldwide’s debut has been delayed whereas he labored on his health.
Brentford’s pre-season preparations started every week later United’s, leaving Mbeumo barely behind in match readiness.
Amorim has now confirmed that the wait to see the brand new signing in motion is over. “He’s going to play,” the Portuguese stated, looking forward to the ultimate match of the membership’s three-game Premier League Summer season Collection within the US.
“I’m actually excited to see him play and what he can provide to our group.”
Hungarian Grand Prix 2025: F1 Qualifying Preview and Betting Odds
Man United transfers 2025/26
Mbeumo’s introduction comes throughout a summer time of spending that has stunned many observers, notably after minority proprietor Sir Jim Ratcliffe warned in March that United may have “gone bust by Christmas” with out main cost-cutting.
Regardless of that sobering assertion, the membership has managed to speculate closely, thanks partially to Barcelona reportedly protecting Marcus Rashford’s £325,000-a-week wages throughout his season-long mortgage to the reigning LaLiga champions.
Further funds have been raised by way of activated sell-on clauses and fee buildings agreed with Brentford for Mbeumo and Wolves for the £62.5m signing of Matheus Cunha in June, spreading the price of the offers.
But the large query round United’s switch technique stays at centre-forward, with makes an attempt to herald Benjamin Sesko from Leipzig.
Reviews rising from Sesko’s native Slovenia have now instructed that the 22-year-old has chosen Newcastle as his subsequent vacation spot.
Manchester United: Points stay for Amorim
Ought to United handle to signal Sesko, the membership’s total summer time expenditure may push in the direction of £200m – however there would nonetheless be areas of concern for Amorim to deal with, most notably in aim.
Andre Onana is now anticipated to proceed as United’s primary however the Cameroon worldwide suffered a hamstring harm on the second day of pre-season coaching and has been progressively rebuilding his health within the US.
Onana is just not anticipated to face Everton, however there may be hope he may characteristic within the last pleasant of the summer time, in opposition to Fiorentina at Outdated Trafford on August 9 – a match that may also see the return of former United goalkeeper David de Gea for the Italian aspect.
“We’re all the time seeking to enhance the group and we have now some traits we wish to have,” stated Amorim.
“However it relies upon available on the market and will depend on gross sales… you may see the goalkeepers. Tom [Heaton] is leaner, Altay [Bayindir] did rather well and Onana goes to be higher.”
Bryan Mbeumo stats
Mbeumo has been probably the most constant attacking gamers within the Premier League since becoming a member of Brentford from Troyes for a then-club report £5.8m in 2019.
The previous France youth worldwide supplied 15 targets and 7 assists in 42 video games in his first season within the Championship and 11 assists and eight targets in 44 matches as Brentford received promotion to the Premier League a season later.
Having been immediately concerned in 33 targets throughout the previous two seasons, 2024/25 was the primary marketing campaign wherein Mbeumo reached double figures within the division, attaining the feat in fashion with 20 targets and eight assists to assist the membership come tenth.
Harm dominated Mbeumo out of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2024 however he has six targets and two assists in 22 worldwide appearances, together with one in every of every in opposition to Libya in March and an help in a 3-3 group stage draw with Serbia on the 2022 World Cup.
In addition to Frank’s departure to Tottenham, Brentford have misplaced captain Christian Norgaard to Arsenal and goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who has moved to Bayer Leverkusen.
Why have Man United signed Bryan Mbeumo?
Of the groups outdoors of the relegation zone, solely Everton completed with a decrease tally than United’s 44 league targets in 2024/25.
United had failed to attain in 4 of their 9 league video games by the point Erik ten Hag was sacked on October 28.
Successor Amorim was unable to considerably enhance their fortunes, with their efficiency of their 1-0 Europa League last defeat to Spurs hampered by a definite lack of innovative.
Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes completed as their joint prime scorers within the league with eight targets every, whereas Amorim exiled former prime scorer Rashford from the squad and questioned the England striker’s angle earlier than loaning him to Aston Villa.
Denmark ahead Rasmus Hojlund confronted ample criticism throughout a dire season, scoring 4 instances in 32 league video games together with a run of 13 with no aim.
Amorim has since signed Cunha, who was liable for 17 targets and 6 assists for Wolves final season.
When does Man United’s 2025/26 Premier League season begin?
The primary spherical of Premier League matches in 2025/26 shall be on the weekend of August 16 2025, together with United’s go to from Arsenal on Sunday, August 17 at 16:30 BST.
Mbeumo scored Brentford’s opener at residence to Arsenal on January 1, though the Gunners got here again to win 3-1.
United’s sport in opposition to the 2024/25 runners-up is being proven reside within the UK on Sky Sports activities Premier League, Extremely and Essential Occasion.
The final spherical of matches this season will all begin on the identical time on Might 24 2026. No rounds will happen inside 60 hours of one another and there shall be no fixture on December 24.
