Man United are being linked with Sporting's Martin Hjulmand, Bayern Munich's Joao Palhinha and Palmeiras' Richard Rios amid their pursuit of a deal for Bryan Mbeumo

Manchester United's pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo is yet to reach a conclusion. Carl Anka debates himself on whether the club should change tack

United want to have signed Mbeumo before the squad departs for a pre-season tour of the United States, but they face an uphill battle to meet Brentford’s asking price, which is believed to be closer to £70 million ($95.1 million).

Mbeumo scored 20 goals for Brentford in the Premier League last season, a feat no United player has achieved since Robin van Persie in 2012/13. Five players have informed Manchester United they would like to leave the club this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to create problems for Manchester United in the race for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.Spurs, who recently appointed former Bees boss Thomas Frank, were keen to reunite the

A fresh report claims that Manchester United ‘will sign’ Bryan Mbeumo this summer, despite rumours that the Brentford man is ‘growing frustrated’ at the lack of progress with the transfer and suggestions that it could even collapse.

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Bryan Mbeumo's future may be affected by two deals happening elsewhere

Manchester United had aimed to complete the Bryan Mbeumo deal by the end of June, or at least by the time the players returned for pre-season. Everybody is still waiting. United In Focus spoke to transfer insider Graeme Bailey about the situation, and he explains that a deal is ‘close’ and a new completion target date has been set.

Bryan Mbeumo has shown the first signs of breaking his silence amidst the ongoing speculation surrounding his future, as he reacted to an online message sent by one of Manchester United’s players.