Manchester United are expected to open talks with Brentford over striker Bryan Mbeumo.
United head coach Ruben Amorim is prioritising signing additional striking firepower this summer to bolster his misfiring attack.
The Old Trafford side scored only 44 Premier League goals last season – the fifth lowest tally in the league – with big-money signings Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee managing only four and three respectively.
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has already agreed a deal with United and will complete his move to Old Trafford once his international commitments with Brazil are over.
United feel confident in making a move for Cameroon international Mbeumo, 25, who scored 20 times for the Bees in the league last season, after receiving indications they are his first choice for a move this summer.
It is understood there is no release clause in Mbeumo’s contract, which still has a year left to run, although there is the option to extend it by another year.
Like many leading players, including United goalkeeper Andre Onana, he has been left out of the squad for his nation’s upcoming friendlies against Uganda and Equatorial Guinea.
While Mbeumo, who signed from French club Troyes in 2019, is not a natural number nine, he is viewed as being versatile, dynamic, powerful and fast, and Amorim wants flexible players.
It is understood any deal will not be affected by growing reports suggesting Bruno Fernandes has turned down a huge offer from Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal.
