Manchester United are interested in Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo.

It’s understood they are getting encouragement that Mbeumo wants to come to Old Trafford.

No talks have taken place between the clubs but formal discussions are now expected to proceed. United will face competition, with a number of Premier League clubs keen on the player.

Mbeumo is a player United have admired for a while and he is seen as a good fit for Ruben Amorim’s system.

With doubts over the futures of Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes, United are looking to act quickly in the market to give Amorim as much time with his players ahead of the new season.

Mbeumo is about to enter the final year of his Brentford contract, though the club have the option to extend by a further year.

Brentford will listen to offers for Mbeumo, and Yoane Wissa, but they are not under any pressure to sell any of their players.

There is a feeling within the club that Mbeumo has earned the chance to move to a bigger club this summer if one meets his valuation.

That is thought to be in excess of £60m, Sky Sports News understands, with effectively two years left on his current contract (one year plus an option year) putting the club in a healthy position.

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