Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo, who has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs, has reportedly decided he would like to sign for Manchester United over any other.
, 25, is approaching the final year of his contract with the and fresh from a 20-goal season in the , a host of rivals have been reportedly keeping tabs.
Needing to bolster their array of attacking talent, the quartet of , , Man United and Newcastle United have all been central to rumours.
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Now according to , it is the Old Trafford club who have won the favour of the Cameroon international.
The report outlines that Man United are now set to engage in talks with Brentford in the hope of striking an agreement and granting Mbeumo his wish.
If this is indeed the outcome, it may not be the one most expected. Finishing 15th - their lowest-ever position in the Premier League - Ruben Amorim's side will not contest in Europe next term, though are attempting to put together the start of a long-term project.
Arsenal, Newcastle and Spurs are then all part of next season's Champions League, which is always a huge draw for top talent - but apparently not in this case.
An exact fee is left unmentioned in this latest report though when previously conceding that his club could sell up this summer, Mbeumo's manager .
"I think it’s pretty high, no matter what, if I’m honest. But, as you know, he’s very happy here at Brentford.
"If the right price — and that’s going to be expensive — is coming, then I’m sure the club will be open to it," .
The Dane added: "I’ve said many times: we are a selling club. But at the same time we have to reinforce that there are 10 clubs in the world who aren’t selling clubs."
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