Arsenal missed out on the opportunity to secure the services of Bryan Mbeumo years ago, as highlighted by former Gunners player Theo Walcott. Manchester United has now benefited from this oversight.
Mbeumo completed a high-profile transfer from Brentford to Manchester United during the summer, with the Red Devils spending £71 million on his acquisition. The Cameroon international has swiftly justified part of his price tag with a strong start at Old Trafford, scoring five goals in his initial ten appearances for the club, following a prolific season where he netted 20 goals in the Premier League for Brentford. Walcott believes that Ruben Amorim has made a shrewd signing in Mbeumo.
Having joined Brentford at 19 in 2019, Mbeumo gained valuable top-flight experience in the Championship before excelling in the Premier League. The forward, who was bought for a club-record fee of £5.8 million, has shown significant improvement over the years, resulting in a profitable venture for Brentford.
Former Everton and Southampton winger Walcott suggests that Arsenal should have acted sooner in securing Mbeumo’s talents. He commends Manchester United for acquiring Premier League-ready players like Mbeumo, despite competition from Newcastle and Tottenham.
Walcott, speaking on It’s Called Soccer, expressed his admiration for Mbeumo and lamented that Arsenal did not secure him earlier. He believes that Mbeumo’s signing could be just the beginning, with his teammates adapting well to Amorim’s tactics. According to Walcott, the squad is beginning to grasp the nuances of Amorim’s system, particularly how players like Luke Shaw play crucial roles in the team’s success.
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