Bryan Mbeumo to Man Utd transfer state of play after £60m bid rejected

It's been nearly a month since Manchester United's initial bid for Bryan Mbeumo was rebuffed. The Red Devils came back with a second offer, but it still didn't meet Brentford's valuation of their forward, leaving the Cameroon international in west London for now.

United remain hopeful of securing the 25-year-old's services, but a breakthrough has yet to come. Negotiations continue between the two clubs, with Brentford holding out for a better offer and United seeking a compromise. United are set to return to pre-season training on Monday and will jet off to America in a few weeks for their three-match tour. They would be thrilled to have Mbeumo join them on that flight.

However, movement from either side is required for a deal to be reached. United's opening offer of £55million was turned down in early June, and an increased bid of over £60m was also rejected by the Bees.

Brentford are standing firm, and until United cough up the cash, the London club will hold their ground. The longer this saga drags on, the more likely it is that the balance will tip in United's favour as both parties seek a resolution, especially given the player's desire to move to Old Trafford.

Brentford's sporting director Phil Giles spoke this week about the possibility of Mbeumo staying at the Gtech Stadium, although this seems unlikely as both clubs acknowledge that a deal can be made.

"There's significant interest in Bryan. I think it's been documented and publicised about, you know, his current preference," Giles revealed.

"From what I understand, if needs be, he's happy to stay at Brentford next year as well, so listen, let's see on that. I think our position is he had an unbelievable season last year and we expected interest in him. If that deal is right, then there's a deal to do, but if not, then he'll stay."

When probed about the likelihood of Mbeumo staying put, Giles said: "We've spoken to Bryan and his representatives. It's not a given that he is going to depart this summer.

"There is interest. He had a great season last season, so the interest is inevitable. If we get the right offer, there is potentially a deal to be done, but there's only so much we can say on that."