Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Bryan Mbeumo by making an improved offer to Brentford for the Cameroon international forward.
The latest proposal is worth £65million plus £5m and is awaiting a response from the London club.
United saw an initial proposal of £45m plus £10m in add-ons for Mbeumo turned down before an improved offer of £55m plus £7.5m in bonuses was also rejected.
Brentford have been aiming to receive a figure exceeding the £62.5m United paid Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign Matheus Cunha this summer.
Talks have continued as United attempt to find a compromise, with The Athletic first reporting on June 2 that Mbeumo wants to join the club,
The 25-year-old is entering the final year of his contract at Brentford, who do have the option to extend his terms by a further 12 months.
Mbeumo, who joined Brentford from French side Troyes in 2019, scored 20 goals and provided eight assists as Brentford finished 10th in the Premier League last season.
He is versatile and efficient in front of goal. Give him the ball and he’ll look to get things done.
Mbeumo has developed from a promising youngster in the Championship into a forward capable of taking on Champions League defences.
He has been deployed in several roles at Brentford, impressing as a right winger in a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 setup (playing off Ivan Toney), and thriving as a striker in a 3-5-2 alongside Yoane Wissa.
He is direct. Naturally left-footed, but not shy about using his right, he excels when driving into space.
