Throughout, Brentford are said to have been using United’s signing of Cunha, who joined for £62.5 million ($85.1 million) earlier in the transfer window, as a benchmark, but The Standard were the first to reveal that Brentford are now chasing that exact fee for themselves.

Bryan Mbeumo 's move to Manchester United is edging closer after the club submitted a second bid worth around £60million for the Brentford forward. Mbeumo has long been linked with a move to United, with the Cameroonian favouring Ruben Amorim's side over a reunion with Thomas Frank at Tottenham.

The 25-year-old is entering the final year of his contract at Brentford, who do have the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months.