Overview

• Manchester United have offered £65 million up front and £5 million in performance-related add-ons for Bryan Mbeumo and are awaiting Brentford’s response to their third bid.
• Brentford have rejected two earlier proposals and maintain a valuation near £70 million while retaining a one-year extension option on Mbeumo’s contract.
• United’s failure to qualify for the Champions League and the absence of senior player sales have tightened their budget and increased the urgency to fund further signings.
• Newcastle’s reported pursuit of Yoane Wissa complicates matters, as Brentford refuse to sell both of their leading scorers in the same transfer window.
• So far this summer United’s only senior arrival has been Matheus Cunha, leaving Ruben Amorim under pressure to complete additional deals before the pre-season tour.