Man Utd remain locked in talks with Brentford over a deal for Bryan Mbeumo, amid claims there is now confidence that a compromise deal can be reached.

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.

Manchester United may be playing the waiting game for Bryan Mbeumo, but a bit of transfer dominoes might just help them cross the line. As Newcastle United reportedly chase Anthony Elanga, United are set for a £21 million ($28.