Brentford Rejects Manchester United's Second Bid for Bryan Mbeumo as Tottenham's Interest Intensifies

Manchester United's latest attempt to secure Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo has been unsuccessful, with the player reportedly reiterating to all interested parties, including Tottenham Hotspur, his strong preference to join the Red Devils at Old Trafford.

Brentford swiftly turned down United's initial offer of £55 million ($75.5 million), seeking a transfer fee that approaches the £62.5 million ($85.7 million) that United previously spent on acquiring Matheus Cunha during this transfer window.

A subsequent proposal, thought to meet Brentford's valuation, was then put forward and early reports suggested both clubs were nearing an agreement, however The Athletic reports that this recent bid has also been rejected.

The enhanced offer consisted of £55 million upfront, with an additional £7.5 million ($10.3 million) in performance-related bonuses, yet Brentford refused to accept this valuation for their star player.

The Times indicates that disagreements over the payment structure may be the reason behind United's unsuccessful attempts, with Brentford reportedly insisting on receiving a substantial portion of the transfer fee immediately.

Negotiations between both clubs are ongoing, and Mbeumo is understood to have restated his commitment to joining United, declaring that the Manchester club is his sole preference should he depart Brentford during this transfer period.

Tottenham, managed by ex-Brentford manager Thomas Frank, are not actively pursuing the deal and would only enter discussions if negotiations between Brentford and United break down completely.

The extent of United's willingness to invest in the Brentford forward remains uncertain. Although they made a substantial investment in Cunha, the Red Devils reportedly possess sufficient resources to complete Mbeumo's signing, but club officials are determined not to exceed reasonable market values for players this summer.