Neville and Wright Say Man United’s Mbeumo Would Have Been a Sensation at Arsenal
Analysts argue Arsenal’s established forwards would likely have limited his minutes.
Overview
- Speaking on Stick to Football/The Overlap, Gary Neville said Bryan Mbeumo would have been a “sensation” for Arsenal and likely a better fit for Chelsea or Arsenal than some of their current options.
- Ian Wright backed the view and said he was “gutted” Arsenal did not sign the Cameroon international.
- Mbeumo moved from Brentford to Manchester United last summer for a fee reported between about £65m and £71m including add-ons.
- He has produced 10 goals in 22 matches for United this season, including one against Arsenal, and he won the Premier League’s Player of the Month award in October 2025.
- Coverage notes he has frequently played as a striker at United, a pathway seen as unlikely at Arsenal given Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka already cover those positions.