Throughout, Brentford are said to have been using United’s signing of Cunha, who joined for £62.5 million ($85.1 million) earlier in the transfer window, as a benchmark, but The Standard were the first to reveal that Brentford are now chasing that exact fee for themselves.

If you add Bryan Mbeumo to the mix? Well, that's a combined 35 goals, just nine shy of United's tally as a club. It would surely be impossible to be as toothless next season. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Brentford have good reason to drag their heels and demand a fee similar to the £62.

Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Bryan Mbeumo after a breakthrough in talks with Brentford, sources have told ESPN.