Manchester United has made a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on the condition of confidentiality because United has not publicly declared its interest.

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Manchester United have offered a package worth up to £55 million for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo. But United are expected to need to increase their offer to persuade Brentford to sell, with west London club thought to value the Cameroon forward over £60 million.