United are now also are in pursuit of Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo after submitting a bid of £45m and £10m in add-ons for the Cameroon international. However, this activity is set against the backdrop of part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe delivering a dire assement of the club's finances in March and the subsequent ramifications of their Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.

United remain in talks over a deal and it is hoped that Brentford will soften their stance. Mbeumo is entering the final year of his contract this summer but the Bees are protecte

While not a centre-forward by trade, Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo could well be the man to end that search, with the Cameroon international reportedly deciding to join Ruben Amorim's ranks this summer, fresh off the back of netting 20 league goals for the Bees.