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Manchester United are closing in on a move for Bryan Mbeumo, with the Red Devils still in contact with Brentford over the move.<\/p>\n
From the start Brentford have been clear that they see United\u2019s pursuit of Mbeumo very similar to their pursuit of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers which has recently completed.<\/p>\n
Both players operate in the second striker or attacking midfield roles, being able to step into the solo striker position or out wider if needed.<\/p>\n
As such, the duo are likely to be joining Ruben Amorim\u2019s attacking trio sat behind a striker who United are still in the market for.<\/p>\n
However, the pursuit of Cunha was slightly simpler due to the attacker having a release clause in play.<\/p>\n
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CENTREDEVILS WHATSAPP GROUP CHAT NOW!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This meant that United could bypass negotiating a fee with Wolves, and instead concentrate on how the fee would be paid.<\/p>\n The clubs agreed on a payment plan for the \u00a362.5 million to be paid in three instalments of \u00a320.85 million over two and a half years.<\/a><\/p>\n This agreement was put in place to support United by spreading out the financial burden of the purchase at a time when The Red Devils\u2019 purse strings are feeling it most.<\/p>\n However, this won\u2019t be an option for United with Brentford.<\/p>\n The Times<\/a> has reported that The Bees are looking for a large portion of the Mbeumo fee to be paid up front for the deal to be signed off.<\/p>\n It was already known that Brentford were setting a price tag on Bryan Mbeumo comparable to Cunha\u2019s, so it came as no surprise when United\u2019s initial bid of \u00a355 million comprising of a \u00a345 million fee plus \u00a310 million in add-ons, was rejected.<\/a><\/p>\n However, there are still conversations taking place regarding the second bid United fielded<\/a> with new reports claiming it stood at \u00a362.5 million, with the base fee being \u00a355 million and \u00a37.5 million in add-ons, to match the fee paid for Cunha.<\/p>\n