A first bid of £45 million plus £10 million in add-ons was rejected by Brentford, according to transfer expert Ben Jacobs, but parties have remained in talks and a second bid has since been placed, which is said to be over the £60 million mark.

The latest Manchester United transfer news as the club have identified the Brentford forward as a key transfer target this summer.

Manchester United are attempting to make a statement of attacking intent by recruiting both Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo before the first summer transfer deadline on June 10. Cunha has already walked through the Old Trafford entrance door from Wolves in a £62.5million deal, marking the start of a crucial business period.