Bryan Mbeumo has informed Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur of his decision to sign for Manchester United if he makes a transfer this summer.
Mbeumo is under contract at Brentford until June 2026 and they have an option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.
But the 26-year-old forward has attracted interest from likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Spurs.
The Athletic revealed that he wants to join Manchester United, subject to the clubs reaching an agreement, and they contacted Brentford to discuss a switch.
An opening offer worth £45million plus £10m in add-ons fell some way short of Brentford’s valuation.
A second proposal at £55m and £7.5m of bonuses was also rejected — but talks continue as the 20-time English champions attempt to find a compromise.
Admiration for Mbeumo at Spurs increased after Thomas Frank moved from Brentford to become their new head coach.
But the Cameroon international notified Frank and Brentford that should he depart the Gtech Community Stadium now, it will be for Old Trafford.
Reports of Spurs submitting a bid have been denied in north London and they are no longer pursuing the situation — a stance that might change only if Manchester United do not complete the acquisition.
Their boss Ruben Amorim has targeted Mbeumo after landing fellow attacker Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £62.5m — a figure Brentford aim to exceed.
Funds are said to be available for Manchester United to secure the former Troyes attacker without requiring sales in advance.
However, they plan to remain disciplined and avoid overpaying for players in the market.
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