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.

Brentford are in "constant dialogue" with Bryan Mbeumo and are adamant it is "not impossible" the Man Utd target remains at the Gtech Stadium this summer.