Manchester United have submitted an opening bid to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo.
The Red Devils kick-started their summer rebuild by agreeing a £62.5million deal for Matheus Cunha, who will join the club from Wolves subject to visa approval and registration procedures.
But Old Trafford bosses are determined to further bolster Ruben Amorim’s misfiring attack on the back of their miserable campaign and Mbeumo finds himself at the top of United’s wishlist.
It’s understood United began talks with Brentford to discuss a move for Mbeumo last week, with the Cameroon international said to be eager to push through a switch to the Theatre of Dreams.
United’s interest comes after a magnificent season for Mbeumo, 25, who racked up 20 goals and seven assists in 38 appearances for the Bees. Only Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak and Mohamed Salah outscored him in the Premier League last term.
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