Bryan Mbeumo transfer twist as Man Utd make £60m decision amid Tottenham threat

Manchester United have upped their bid to around £60 million for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo.

Ruben Amorim, United's head coach, is on a mission to revamp his side following the club's most dismal top-flight season in 51 years, further marred by a crushing defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final.

United have already secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a deal worth £62.5m and are looking to strengthen their attack even more before pre-season kicks off on July 7.

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After making initial contact with Brentford about Mbeumo earlier this month and seeing a bid of £45m plus £10m in add-ons turned down, it's understood they've now tabled an offer exceeding £60m.

Spurs, currently under the management of Mbeumo's former Bees boss Thomas Frank, are also keen on the Cameroon international.

The 25 year-old's contract at Brentford runs out next summer, but there's an option to extend it by another year.

Frank's move to Spurs has put a new dimension on United's move for Mbeumo, which pending a fee being agreed was expected to be rather straightforward given the player's desire to move to Old Trafford.

Brentford, though, can afford to hold out for their desired asking price and even Frank said himelf before moving to Spurs that Mbeumo would not come cheap to any club wishing to sign him.

"It is clear that if he is to be sold, it must be for a nice, nice amount," Frank said. "It is a lot. Mucho. Really a lot.

"Then it is clear that it is impossible to replace him one for one. It cannot be done. "There is a reason why he costs x number of million pounds, and we do not have x number of million pounds to buy for.

"I would say that I would be surprised if a lot of big clubs don’t look at him. "I would be surprised with what he has to offer.

“How many wingers score 20 goals for a mid-table club? And then with seven assists plus his work ethic. "And his character. All these things mean that he has a lot, so he is a good player."