Manchester United has submitted an opening offer of £ 55 million for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo.
That consists of a guaranteed £ 45 million plus £ 10 million in bonuses, but it is expected to be rejected in view of Brentford value Mbeumo more than £ 60 million.
The bees are willing to listen to offers for the 25-year-old attacker and Man Utd has continuous negotiations with the club above Mbeumo.
Sky Sports News reported that an approach was expected this week after United was encouraged that Mbeumo wants to move to Old Trafford.
Mbeumo is a player who has admired United for a while and is seen as a good fit for the system of Ruben Amorim.
There is a feeling at Brentford that Mbeumo has earned the opportunity to move to a larger club this summer if they are satisfactory.
United has already agreed a deal to sign Matheus Cunha van Wolves for £ 62.5 million.
The transfer is subject to visa and registration, which is expected to be formally completed as soon as the Brazilian forward return of international service.
What do the statistics say?
Sky Sports Data Editor Adam Smith:
Bryan Mbeumo scored 20 goals in the Premier League last season to help Brentford secure a top half finish – only three players scored more.
He also noted seven assists, but should have registered more, in which he had clocked a competition-top 9.26 expected assists during the campaign at least to deliver a table cross.
Moreover, only two players have matched more distance or tried more sprints for the season, making him one of the most difficult graveters in the competition. It also offers a serious pace – clocking the fourth fastest speed at 36.63 km/h.
Only Mohamed Salah collected more form points than Mbeumo, according to the Sky Sports Power Rankings.
Factoring In decisive goals or assists that changed the results of competitions, 27 target contributions earned Brentford 22 points – equal to 40 percent of the bees season.
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