Manchester United has completed the signing of Bryan Mbeumo for £71 million. However, they have criticized Brentford for trying to sell the striker to another team and extending negotiation time.
The "Red Devils" have successfully recruited Mbeumo after a third offer worth £65 million, with a fee of £6 million. However, Brentford are believed to have pressured the striker to move to Newcastle or Tottenham. Arsenal also expressed interest in the 25-year-old, while Chelsea made a late move at the last minute.
However, Mbeumo only wants to join Old Trafford and assert Brentford that he is not ready to move to any other team.
The Bees have also pressured Mbeumo to reduce salary requirements, in order to increase the fees they can collect. However, Man United have paid 200,000 pounds/week to the player's wish to join the team.
Sources familiar with the deal say Brentford are demanding a fee of £70m, along with a fee of £7m for Mbeumo. However, Man United have successfully negotiated to reduce this figure, finalizing a lower final price, with a fee of £6 million based on a combination of individual performances and team achievements.
The Bees believe Man United have accepted a high salary for Mbeumo to eliminate competitors, thereby starting the negotiation process with a low starting fee - £45 million plus £10 million in add-ons.
Former Brentford manager Thomas Frank - now leading Tottenham - understands the price his former club wants and is willing to let Spurs spend more than Man United. However, Mbeumo insists he only wants to move to Old Trafford.
Mbeumo will fly with the remaining members of the Man United squad today to participate in the pre-season tour in the US. The striker is expected to make his debut on Saturday against West Ham at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The Cameroonian international has signed a contract until June 2030, with an option to extend for another year and will receive a salary of £200,000 per week.
Man United's director of football - Mr. Jason Wilcox - said: " Bryan's goalscoring and assisting achievements in the Premier League are extraordinary. His remarkable consistency has helped him become one of the most productive players in England in the last three seasons.
Bryan's belief in the project we are building, and his determination to join the club show that he is completely suitable for Man United and the culture we are developing."
Meanwhile, Mbeumo, who scored 20 goals and provided 8 assists in the Premier League last season, shared: "As soon as I knew I had a chance to join Manchester United, I knew I had to take it. This is my dream club, the team I played for as a child.
My mentality is always to be better than my version of myself yesterday. I believe I have enough spirit and courage to reach a new height here, learn from coach Ruben Amorim and play alongside world-class players".
