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Manchester United is not saving a bit this season, they have even exceeded expectations. The biggest hit was made by Liverpool when they spent around 125 million euros for Florian Wirtz, and they will soon bring Hugo Ekitike to their ranks, which would raise the total expenditure to more than 300 million. Everyone who wants to compete with the champion knows that they have to dig deep into their pockets. Manchester United is no exception - they want to return to the top of English football and that's why they started with big investments.
The well known Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made it clear that it is time to open up and overpay the players, which they have already started. They had no choice at Old Trafford - they give more than they should, and that will only continue. The second biggest transfer this summer was bringing in Brian Mbuemo, who cost a fixed 75 million euros, and with bonuses, the price can rise up to 82 million.
How did Mbuemo get to Old Trafford?
Talks about prices dragged on for a long time, United tried to lower the figure, but in the end they relented and met Brentford's demands. It is not the first time they have given big money, and they bear the blame for it themselves.
Not playing in Europe made things even more difficult - Manchester United did not compete on the European stage for the first time since the 2014/2015 season, which reduced its appeal for top players. The club has to convince the players with good incomes because it cannot offer guarantees, and at the same time to oppose the pressures of the competition.
In addition to Mbuemo, Mateus Cunha was also brought in for less than 150 million, as well as left back Diego Léo, which together exceeds that figure.
The Cameroonian with a French passport played a great role in Brentford, where he was brought for only 6.5 million euros thanks to a good scouting network. He did his job more than well.
He finished the past season in the Premier League with 20 goals and nine assists in all competitions. Since arriving in London, he has been involved in as many as 121 goals, with 70 scored and 51 assists in 242 games. In other words, he was a key player in almost every other match, which Brentford really paid for.
What can he bring to United?
Mbuemo doesn't have to keep the ball at his feet all the time to make a difference. He follows the opponent's defense, often sneaks behind it, and is also known for precise shots from a distance, which was evident during the previous season. He is good in pressing and does not avoid defensive tasks, often helping his team in defense.
All in all, he is a direct and hard-working player who guaranteed goals for Brentford, and now he is expected to provide the same for Manchester United. In addition to football, Mbuemo also has an unusual passion - he likes to play the piano, so maybe there will be a little cultural upliftment in Carington.
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