According to reports, Manchester United is in direct contact with Brentford to negotiate a new deal for Mbeumo. The Cameroonian player is valued by Brentford at the same price as Cunha, who scored fewer Premier League goals than Mbeumo last season. Mbeumo has consistently expressed his desire to join Manchester United.

Manchester United's manager, Ruben Amorim, is actively rebuilding his squad and is looking for players who can contribute significantly to the team's goal-scoring efforts. Last season, United scored only 44 goals in the Premier League, ranking second-lowest among non-relegated teams.

With Mbeumo having scored 20 Premier League goals last season, he could be a valuable addition to Manchester United's team. The 25-year-old player could potentially fill the void left by the absence of a proven goalscorer, which has been a concern for the team.

Manchester United's previous attempts to sign Mbeumo were unsuccessful, with the club missing out on Ipswich Town's Liam Delap to Chelsea. However, with the new bid, Manchester United is hoping to secure Mbeumo's services and address their goal-scoring issues.

Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund, who were expected to contribute to Manchester United's goal-scoring efforts, have not performed as expected. Mbeumo's addition could provide the much-needed firepower for the team and help them improve their goal-scoring record.