Manchester United Targets Kluivert as Backup Option to Mbeumo Deal
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Manchester United targets Kluivert as their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo cools amid growing competition from Tottenham Hotspur. With Spurs’ new manager Thomas Frank aiming to reunite with his Brentford star, United are exploring more accessible options to reinforce their forward line. One of the names now under serious consideration is Justin Kluivert, the versatile Dutch attacker currently playing for Bournemouth.
- Manchester United shift focus to Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert as Mbeumo talks stall
- Spurs, Liverpool, and Newcastle are also tracking the Dutch attacker
- Bournemouth open to offers in the €50–55M range, with no urgency to sell
- Kluivert seen as a versatile, cost-effective alternative for United’s attack
The 26-year-old has emerged as a viable alternative not only due to his attacking output — 13 goals and eight assists last season — but also his adaptability across multiple attacking roles. Manchester United’s recruitment staff have monitored Kluivert since his early Ajax days, and they now view him as a system-compatible fit for a more fluid front line at Old Trafford.
With Kluivert under contract until 2028, Bournemouth are in no rush to sell. However, insiders suggest the Cherries would consider offers in the €50–55 million range — a figure that makes him more affordable than targets like Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo, and Eberechi Eze. That financial efficiency could give United the flexibility to strengthen multiple positions this summer.
Interest in Kluivert is heating up across the Premier League. Tottenham, Liverpool, and Newcastle have all made informal inquiries, while reports also suggest former United boss Erik ten Hag, now at Bayer Leverkusen, has reached out to his compatriot. Despite the competition, Kluivert is understood to favor staying in the English top flight.
Whether Manchester United ultimately move for the Dutchman may hinge on how negotiations with Brentford progress. But the club’s willingness to explore multiple targets shows a more calculated transfer strategy under new leadership. For those tracking top-flight transfer moves, our Premier League Predictions page offers insight into how these changes might impact team performance next season. Stay tuned — the race for Kluivert could get even more intense in the weeks ahead, and you’ll find every twist right here on XpertStats. From transfer values to potential lineup shifts, Premier League Predictions will continue to reflect the latest data and news.
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