United have already reached an agreement to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves after activating his £62.5million release clause. Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo could follow, with The Athletic’s David Ornstein reporting that United have made an initial £55million offer after the player made clear his desire to join.

Manchester United has made a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on the condition of confidentiality because United has not publicly declared its interest.

Manchester United’s drastic summer rebuild has begun in earnest with the £62.5m capture of Wolves’ Matheus Cunha all but rubber-stamped and the pursuit of Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo in full swing. Following a disastrous season,