Man U hijack Brentford transfer just days after furious response to Mbeumo saga

Manchester United finally completed a sensational move for Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford earlier this month and it appears the Red Devils are ready to deal the Bees another blow

Manchester United are aiming to gazump Brentford in the race for Metz wonderkid Idrissa Gueye after being left furious by the Bees. The Red Devils have already spent heavily this summer to bolster their frontline.

The £63m signing of former Wolves star Matheus Cunha was followed by the £71m acquisition of Bryan Mbeumo, who eventually completed a switch to Old Trafford after weeks of protracted negotiations.

And while United eventually managed to get their man, they weren’t left particularly happy with the actions of their colleagues at Brentford. Red Devils chiefs had been left furious with Brentford’s attempts to sell Mbeumo elsewhere, with Newcastle, Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal all reportedly interested.

United have accused Brentford of attempting to convince the forward to lower his wage demands, while they also thought the Bees increased their demands once a deal was close.

And given the hostility between the two clubs at the current time, United have threatened to make things even worse by moving for a Brentford target. According to The Sun, both sides are going head to head for Metz youngster Idrissa Gueye.

The teenager has emerged as a key target for Keith Andrews this summer, who may be forced to match the French side’s asking price of £15m for Gueye to fight off competition from United and Burnley. It is suggested that the London side would be willing to offer the youngster instant Premier League football, while United see him as one for the future.

Gueye, 18, is a product of the Metz academy and went on to score five goals in 17 Ligue 2 appearances last term. And he now faces a decision over his future, albeit United will hope that he follows in the footsteps of Mbeumo, who was only interested in signing for the Red Devils.

“As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams - the team whose shirt I wore growing up," he said.

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“My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday. I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here, learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players.

“Everybody told me about the environment that is being created here and how exciting the plans are for the future. This is a massive club, with an incredible stadium and amazing fans, we are all really determined to challenge for the biggest trophies.”