United’s interest in Mbeumo has been trailed all summer. Despite a dire conclusion to the campaign under Ruben Amorim, the Cameroon international is thought to have made it clear that his preference was a move to Old Trafford over any other suitor as far back as early June.

Bryan Mbeumo has become ‘frustrated’ by the delay in his transfer to Manchester United, according to a member of Cameroon’s backroom staff. United are in advanced talks to sign Mbeumo but have been unable to reach an agreement with Brentford, who are holding out for a £65 million transfer fee.