Why Bryan Mbeumo’s £71m transfer to Man Utd will massively benefit rivals Man City

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BRYAN MBEUMO’s £71million move to Manchester United has given rivals Man City a huge boost.The Cameroon star finalised his long-awaited move to the Red Devils from Brentford this week.Man City received a huge boost after Bryan Mbeumo’s £71m Man Utd moveGettyHe will now link up with his new United teammates for their pre-season tour of the US.And Mbeumo could make his debut in Sunday’s clash against fellow Premier League side West Ham.Fans are delighted at finally getting the deal over the line, with United first making a bid for Mbeumo six weeks ago.However, it’s not just Ruben Amorim who has benefitted from the forward’s £71m switch.United’s rivals Man City are also celebrating after pocketing £6.5m from Mbeumo’s transfer, claims the Mail.The attacker previously played at French side Troyes, who are owned by City’s parent company the City Football Group (CFG).Brentford paid £5.8m to sign Mbeumo in 2019, while also including a 10 per cent sell-on fee.It means that CFG have banked £6.5m from his move to Old Trafford, with star club City likely to benefit directly.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut Mbeumo and United are unlikely to be bothered as they look ahead to the new season.Mbeumo, who will partner £62.5m Matheus Cunha up top, said: “From the start, I wanted to join this massive club. Now I’m here, I’m just really happy. “For me, it’s the biggest club in the world. The fans are crazy, the stadium is amazing and every player wants to play here.”United could now complete their attack by moving for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.The Senegal star has dropped down the pecking order after his side signed Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.It’s reckoned Jackson is priced at around £80m.But United could look to offer wantaway winger Alejandro Garnacho in a swap deal.