Bryan Mbeumo still prefers a transfer to Manchester United after Tottenham launched a £70 million offer for the Brentford forward, according to reports. United are intent on strengthening Ruben Amorim’s attacking options ahead of the new season and completed their £62.5 million deal to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves this week.

Manchester United face the possibility of conceding defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the race to land Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo. Reports this week have claimed that the forward is now considering a move to the capital after Thomas Frank joined Spurs.

With Tottenham Hotspur now leading the race for Mbeumo - thanks in part to new boss Thomas Frank - United have turned their sights to an exciting plan B. The club had been hopeful