Bryan Mbeumo Set for Record-Breaking Transfer? | Premier League’s Most Expensive African Signings

With the summer transfer window officially open, clubs across Europe are scrambling to complete their business early. And at the center of one of the most captivating transfer sagas isBryan Mbeumo — the dynamic Cameroon international who lit up the Premier League last season.

The 25-year-old winger, who netted 20 league goals forBrentford FC, is now heavily linked with Manchester United, while Tottenham Hotspur remain keen due to his previous connection with outgoing Brentford bossThomas Frank, now appointed manager of Spurs.

According to The Athletic, Man United have already had a €65 million bid (including add-ons) rejected, but a deal around €74.2m — the same feeWolves paid forMatheus Cunha — may be enough to convince Brentford to sell.

If completed, the move would elevate Mbeumo into the top five most expensive African players in Premier League history. So where exactly would he rank?

Bryan Mbeumo 2024/25 Season Recap

• Club: Brentford FC

• Position: Right Winger

• Nationality: Cameroonian

• Age: 25

• Premier League Goals: 20

• Assists: 5

• Transfer Value: ~€74.2m (rumored)

Top 10 Most Expensive African Players in Premier League History\

🥇 1.Nicolas Pépé – €80m

• From: Lille

• To: Arsenal (2019)

• The Ivorian winger failed to live up to his price tag, eventually leaving Arsenal for free in 2023.

🥈 2.Omar Marmoush – €75m

• From: Eintracht Frankfurt

• To: Manchester City (January 2025)

• The Egyptian forward has made an immediate impact with 7 goals in 16 games.

🥉 3.Riyad Mahrez – €68m

• From: Leicester City

• To: Manchester City (2018)

• Mahrez became a vital piece in Pep Guardiola’s domestic dominance.

4️⃣Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – €64m

• From: Borussia Dortmund

• To: Arsenal (2018)

• The Gabonese striker had a prolific spell, winning a Golden Boot before his decline.

5️⃣Naby Keïta – €60m

• From: RB Leipzig

• To: Liverpool (2018)

• A highly-rated signing who never found consistency under Jurgen Klopp.

6️⃣Aaron Wan-Bissaka – €55m

• From: Crystal Palace

• To: Manchester United (2019)

• Recently declared for DR Congo, making him eligible for this list.

7️⃣André Onana – €50m

• From: Inter Milan

• To: Manchester United (2023)

• The Cameroonian goalkeeper has had a mixed first season at Old Trafford.

8️⃣Thomas Partey – €50m

• From: Atlético Madrid

• To: Arsenal (2020)

• The Ghanaian midfielder has faced injury issues, limiting his impact.

9️⃣Sébastien Haller – €50m

• From: Eintracht Frankfurt

• To: West Ham United (2019)

• Scored 14 goals in 54 games before moving on.

🔟Mohammed Kudus – €43m

• From: Ajax

• To: West Ham United (2023)

• The Ghanaian attacker has emerged as a fan favorite for the Hammers.

Where Would Bryan Mbeumo Rank?

If Manchester United finalize a deal around €74.2 million, Mbeumo would become the third-most expensive African player in Premier League history, leapfrogging Mahrez and Aubameyang.

What Are the Odds?

Both Spurs and Manchester United are capable of paying the fee, but it appears United remain firm favorites. With Erik ten Hag looking to overhaul his attacking options and Mbeumo’s versatility across the front line, this transfer would make perfect sense on paper.

Meanwhile, Tottenham’s hopes of reuniting him with Thomas Frank depend on outgoings and tactical fit. However, the lure of Champions League football at Old Trafford may just swing the balance.

Conclusion: African Greatness Incoming?

Bryan Mbeumo has quietly built a reputation as one of the most lethal attackers in the Premier League, and a move to one of the top clubs feels inevitable this summer. Should the €74.2 million move materialize, he will join an elite list of African stars to command historic transfer fees, and his impact could redefine Manchester United’s front three.