Manchester United have submitted an opening bid of £55m for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo.
That is made up of a guaranteed £45m plus £10m in bonuses, but it is expected to be rejected given Brentford value Mbeumo in excess of £60m.
The Bees are willing to listen to offers for the 25-year-old forward and Man Utd are in ongoing negotiations with the club over Mbeumo.
Sky Sports News reported that an approach was expected this week after United received encouragement that Mbeumo wants to move to Old Trafford.
Mbeumo is a player United have admired for a while and he is seen as a good fit for Ruben Amorim's system.
There is a feeling at Brentford that Mbeumo has earned the chance to move to a bigger club this summer if one meets his valuation.
United have already agreed a deal to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m.
The transfer is subject to visa and registration, which is expected to be formally completed once the Brazil forward returns from international duty.
What do the stats 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 notched seven assists but should have registered more, clocking a league-topping 9.26 expected assists during the campaign - primarily from delivering a table-topping 202 crosses.
Additionally, only two players covered more distance or attempted more sprints for the season, making him one of the hardest grafters in the league. He also provides serious pace - clocking the fourth-fastest speed at 36.63 km/h.
Only Mohamed Salah collected more form points than Mbeumo last term, according to the Sky Sports Power Rankings.
Factoring in decisive goals or assists that changed the outcomes of games, his 27 goal contributions earned Brentford 22 points - equating to 40 per cent of the Bees' season tally.
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AFerOPlO9499
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They always Scam Manchester United that way.. soon they will run bankrupt
Kusbckopsu
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He's a good player; no doubt. But, £60m f^^king too much, £45-50 is more than enough.
is the money yours?
bamadiloty
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He's a good player; no doubt. But, £60m f^^king too much, £45-50 is more than enough.
How much did you pay for Antony, Mount and Onana
Emchi
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He's a good player; no doubt. But, £60m f^^king too much, £45-50 is more than enough.
sowcepry
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United, your please sign this guy for us ooooo
Roocmotuyz
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yes make it 60 they will recieve he is kind player we need in our attack men
Bokcelmopt
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Bokcelmopt
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hezbdopty
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Just pay up.He is what we need.
Cohabdensy
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£65 million or he stays..
douikprsy
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please that is too much
bibikmyz
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united should sign him, because we need player like him
ome33
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Please sign him but not for outrageous amounts. If quote is too outrageous, skip him. People need to respect us for our firmness in negotiations and not to continue cheating us because we are united. Else end point : money gets into player's head and he feels so pressured to deliver , he is always losing concentration and then he begins to flop . And then the end result: zero outcome for the huge money spent. WE MUST STOP TOWING THIS LINE . NEVER AGAIN.