Manchester United have made an improved bid worth up to £70m for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo. United have offered an initial £65m with a further £5m payable in add ons – a huge jump on the opening £55m offer they made more than six weeks ago.

Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Bryan Mbeumo by making an improved offer to Brentford for the Cameroon international forward. The latest proposal is worth £65million plus £5m and is awaiting a response from the London club.

Manchester United have finally submitted an improved third bid for Bryan Mbeumo. United have already seen two bids knocked back for Mbeumo but are now awaiting a response to their latest offer, which totals £65m up front plus £5m in add-ons.