Manchester United reportedly rebuffed Jhon Durán and have cooled their interest in Hugo Ekitiké as they look to more reasonably priced strikers in the aftermath of a likely deal for Bryan Mbeumo.Brentford sporting director Phil Giles did his best to downplay the imminent nature of United’s pursuit of Mbeumo.

Manchester United's month-long pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo has reached its climax as the club prepare a third bid after Brentford's previous two rejections. The Red Devils have failed to lure Mbeumo to Old Trafford with offers worth £45million plus £10m in add-ons and, most recently, £55m plus bonuses totalling £7.5m.