Throughout, Brentford are said to have been using United’s signing of Cunha, who joined for £62.5 million ($85.1 million) earlier in the transfer window, as a benchmark, but The Standard were the first to reveal that Brentford are now chasing that exact fee for themselves.

Rene Meulensteen believes Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo’s arrival at Old Trafford could spell bad news for one of their new Manchester United teammates. United have made attacking reinforcements a number-one priority in the summer transfer window having scored only 44 Premier League goals last season.

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Bryan Mbeumo after they reached an agreement with Brentford, who have made their asking price clear this summer