Rio Ferdinand has labelled Bryan Mbeumo's Premier League record "ridiculous", as the Brentford star looks set to leave his club this summer amid links to Tottenham and Manchester United.
However, Ferdinand has also cautioned that the Cameroonian will need to adapt to a significant increase in pressure. United had an initial £55million bid rejected for the 25 year old earlier this month, but negotiations between the two clubs are said to be ongoing.
Mbeumo has expressed his desire to join United amid interest from Tottenham. His impressive form in the Premier League, where he scored 20 goals in the 2024/25 season, has made him a top target for the Red Devils.
Ferdinand, a huge admirer of Mbeumo, believes the attacker's proven track record in the Premier League would enable him to make an instant impact if he does arrive at Old Trafford. Nonetheless, the former defender has warned Mbeumo that he will need to cope with heightened expectations in Manchester.
"Mbeumo wants to come, I know it," Ferdinand said on his show, Rio Ferdinand Presents. "His stats over the last three seasons in the Premier League are up there, by the way. Goals and assists, goal chances, ridiculous. Again, another proven Premier League player," reports the Manchester Evening News.
"This is what I like, [playing] in the Premier League. There isn't no adjustment business. The only thing there will be [is an] adjustment because of the size of the club.
"They don't have to do that when they go to Arsenal. There isn't that pressure, the badge isn't as heavy. It's heavy, but it's not as heavy."