Manchester United remains optimistic of the agree of a deal to sign Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo on time for the attacker to be part of their pre-season tour through the United States.
United starts their American tour with a match against West Ham in New Jersey on July 26.
Sky Sports News understands that there is a cautious optimism at United that a deal can be closed and discussions continue internally in the following steps.
There remains a gap in appreciation, but United is not far away from the total compensation that Brentford wants – which is assumed to be £ 65 million – but there is still work to be done on the structure, because the West -London club wants the majority, if not all, of the reimbursement in advance.
Mbeumo has made it clear that he only wants to move to United and personal conditions are supposed to have been agreed in principle.
Bee -Sports director Phil Giles told Sky Sports News last week that Mbeumo would be happy to stay in the club if a deal – who must be equal to Brentford ” – is not coming out.
Rashford back at United, but training away from the first team
United is also still working on expenses and, despite the fact that he gets extra time to find a solution in his future, Marcus Rashford has returned to the club of the club in Carrington.
The striker trains away from the first team and uses the club's medical and rehabilitation facilities.
The preference of Rashford is a switch to Barca, who has investigated the circumstances of a deal, but they also have other goals in that position such as Nico Williams and Luis Diaz.
However, Williams has signed a new contract with Athletic Club and Liverpool, however, has rejected all approaches for Diaz.
Betis still pushes to sign Antony
Antony is another player who likes to sell United and real betis still insists on a deal for the winger.
The conversations between the clubs have been more than a permanent deal – but it is thought that the idea of ​​another loan has been discussed.
For United to consider another loan this summer, it is thought that they would like an obligation to buy it.
The Betis President has admitted that a permanent deal is difficult to do in view of the finances involved.
Antony impressed a straight loan in the second half of last season at Betis and scored nine goals in 24 performances.
Juventus and Napoli remain interested in Sancho
Elsewhere, Juventus and Napoli remain interested in a deal for United Forward Jadon Sancho.
Both clubs were informed by United what reimbursement it would take to sign Sancho – assumed to be £ 25 million, whereby the parties both discussed conditions with the representatives of the English International.
Juve has other goals, including Porto's Francsico Concukicao, and Sky in Italy reports that the Portugal International is their favorite choice.
Concuyo was at a seasonal loan in Turin last season and, up to and including 15 July, his release clause is € 30 million, which wants to pay Porto in full, although it will be up to € 45 million on July 16.