De Paul Set for Inter Miami Reunion with Messi | Man United Hit Wall in Mbeumo Pursuit
Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul is set to join Inter Miami from Atletico Madrid this summer in what is shaping up to be one of the biggest MLS signings of the year.
According to Argentine journalist Gastón Edul, the 30-year-old will sign a four-year deal with the Major League Soccer side, setting up a highly anticipated reunion with Lionel Messi, his long-time teammate and close friend in the Argentina national team.
🇦🇷 De Paul + Messi: Back Together Again
The transfer is a dream move for Inter Miami, who have already attracted stars like Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suárez. Adding De Paul — known for his tenacity, engine, and leadership — strengthens the midfield and brings more chemistry to their Argentina-inspired core.
🗣️ “He’s not just Messi’s bodyguard — he’s a midfield powerhouse,” one fan wrote on X.
🔴 Manchester United Stumble in Bryan Mbeumo Chase
In the Premier League, Manchester United’s hunt for Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo has hit a major snag.
Reports indicate Brentford have increased their asking price to £70 million, following United’s rejected offer of £62.5m. United’s football chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe values the Cameroonian international at £65 million max, and is unwilling to overpay in what has already been a tight summer market.
Mbeumo, 25, had a strong season before injury and remains a key part of Brentford’s project — but the Bees appear determined to hold firm or cash in big.
🧠 Opinion: Two Different Strategies, Two Big Questions
Inter Miami’s approach of building an Argentine core around Messi has been smart, emotional, and commercially brilliant. De Paul’s arrival isn’t just about football — it’s about team culture and cohesion.
Meanwhile, Man United’s refusal to overpay for Mbeumo may signal a welcome shift toward financial discipline, but in a competitive market, being too conservative might mean missing out on their top targets — again.
📢 What do you think? Will De Paul thrive in MLS beside Messi? And should United go all in for Mbeumo — or look elsewhere?
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