Man Utd transfer news: Emi Martinez development as Ruben Amorim target takes action

Ruben Amorim’s transfer plans are slowly coming together after finally sealing the £71m signing of Bryan Mbeumo, who joins as the club’s second transfer of the summer after Matheus Cunha’s arrival

Manchester United have made their second signing of the summer after finally sealing a £71million move for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo in another boost for Ruben Amorim’s hopes of a positive second season in charge.

Amorim now has two new forwards to choose from after securing the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves earlier in the window and things are now looking up for the Red Devils.

United are in the United States for the start of their pre-season tour and they have a chance to rebuild positively following their disastrous 2024-25 campaign that saw them finish 15th with 18 losses.

There are still areas United want to strengthen – including a new goalkeeper and some new defenders – as Amorim looks to push the team closer towards the top of the Premier League table.

With that in mind, Mirror Football has taken a look at the major Manchester United transfer news.

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Lammens instead of Martinez

United have been alarmed by news that Andre Onana has suffered an injury set-back after tearing a hamstring and he looks likely to miss the start of the Premier League season.

Back-up shot-stopper Altay Bayindir has been linked with an exit as he looks for more regular minutes, so Amorim will need a contingency plan in goal.

Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez has been line up as a possible option but United have already been rejected in a bid for the Argentine World Cup winner after proposing a loan deal.

According to the Daily Mail, the offer from United was met with “incredulity” and was “rebuffed immediately”, having only just signed a 12-month extension last year.

United will have to look at alternate options and Royal Antwerp keeper Senne Lammens is emerging as a new candidate after his superb season in Belgian.

Sammens has been linked with United in the past and Manchester Evening News have reported that he could be signed as a long-term replacement for Onana – though he would not be expected to start games regularly.

It adds that he has limited senior experience at the top level but would still be a good prospect for the future, and one that would excite United fans who have grown concerned about Onana’s inconsistency.

Amorim target turns down Valencia deal

A new midfielder is also on the agenda at United this summer after losing Christian Eriksen, while there are long term doubts about veteran Casemiro.

United have reportedly targeted Javi Guerra, who has become a key member of the Valencia squad and started 31 of their 38 La Liga games last season.

But the 21-year-old is said to have turned down the offer of a new deal with the Spanish club, according to Marca and has demanded “something better” amid interest from the Red Devils.

It adds that United have been “keeping an eye on the player” and are “working behind the scenes” to bring him to Old Trafford.

Valencia had promised to “create a sporting project around him” but that offer wasn’t enough for Guerra, the report says.

Guerra is currently valued at £17m, but Valencia won’t entertain offers of below £23m because Villarreal are entitled to a 30 percent sell-on fee.

It adds that United are willing to spend up to £21.6m on Guerra as Amorim looks to add more steel to his midfield.

Mbeumo wants to emulate Ronaldo

United’s newest signing is hoping to follow in the footsteps of one of United’s greatest players after putting pen to paper at Old Trafford – Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mbeumo finally arrived through the door after talks with his old club Brentford dragged on for much of the summer and he has now spoke of how he idolised Ronaldo while he was growing up.

Ronaldo scored a total of 145 goals for United across two spells but it was during his first stint at the club between 2003 and 2009 where he became a legend, helping the club win three Premier League titles and the Champions League.

He also won the Ballon d’Or while at United and Mbeumo has now revealed he looked up to the Portuguese superstar when he was a child.

“My first top was one with Ronaldo behind [on the back],” he said when asked to name his favourite player.

“It changed the time. When I was really young, the two best footballers were Ronaldo and Messi. When I was growing up, Neymar. After that, it was Eden Hazard.

“My dream was to become a football player and play for one of the biggest teams in the world. But when you’re actually doing it, it’s completely different.”

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