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.

An update has been provided on this summer's biggest transfer saga involving Manchester United and Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo. United return to training in the week beginning July 7 - having already signed one new player.