Bryan Mbeumo remains a topic of conversation for Manchester United as the Red Devils attempt to come to an agreement with Brentford for the forward’s signature after having two bids rejected
The clock is ticking down on Manchester United’s quest to get business done before the start of pre-season. Ruben Amorim’s hope was to integrate new players into his team on the club’s tour of the United States.
But with a return to training coming in less than a week, only Matheus Cunha has been signed. Bids have been rejected for Bryan Mbeumo and the Red Devils have not made any progress on securing on a new striker.
There has been nothing in terms of incoming transfer fees either. While the likes of Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen have seen their deals end, Marcus Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho all remain contracted to United.
With the club looking to improve upon a 15th place finish from last term, there is work to be done. United will hope some progress is imminent.
Mirror Football takes a look at the latest transfer news and rumours from around Old Trafford.
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Sporting resolve to increase
Sporting CP are set to find themselves under less pressure to sell Viktor Gyokeres, despite the Swedish international’s desire to depart this summer. The Portuguese club are willing to allow Gyokeres depart for less than his release clause but will be under little financial pressure to facilitate his exit.
Sporting are confident of completing a €55m (£47.2m) deal with Crystal Palace for defender Ousmane Diomande in the coming days, boosting their funds. Gyokeres has drawn interest from Arsenal and Manchester United this summer as he pushes for an exit.
The Gunners reportedly had a bid in the region £60m rejected by Sporting last month. The club are unlikely to allow the forward to leave for less than the £68.6m they want, with Sporting’s president, Frederico Varandas highlighting fees already agreed for Matheus Cunha and Martin Zubimendi.
Rashford makes longlist
Marcus Rashford is among the players being considered by Bayern Munich this summer. Vincent Kompany is keen to add a winger to his squad this summer, and the Manchester United academy product is on the German side’s longlist of targets.
Bayern look set to miss out on Nico Williams to Barcelona, a team also linked with a move for Rashford. Per reports in Germany, Rashford is not a priority at the Allianz Arena with Williams, Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola all on the agenda.
Manchester United’s Mbeumo stance
Manchester United appear to be readying a third bid for Bryan Mbeumo as they continue their talks with Brentford over a deal for the forward. The Red Devils want to land the Cameroon international in time for the start of their pre-season next week.
That said, the club are reportedly adamant they will not overpay to add to their squad, having seen two deals rejected already. But it seems they will not wait long in their efforts to persuade the Bees.
Ex-chief scout Mick Brown said: “United are going to make another bid in the coming days and they’re confident they can get it done. From what I hear, I’m expecting things to speed up soon and I think it will go ahead.”
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