Man United can gift Bryan Mbeumo perfect transfer with dream £30m move

Manchester United's transfer plan between the start of July and August has been clear for some time. After signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves, the intention has been to sign Bryan Mbeumo.

United confirmed the arrival of Cunha on June 12 after they triggered his £62.5million release clause. Immediately after, news broke of the Reds' ambition to swiftly add Mbeumo to Ruben Amorim's squad. As we enter July, a deal is still in the works.

Two bids have been rejected by Brentford, the latest worth up to £62.5m. The Bees are understood to want that fee up front and more in add-ons for their talisman, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season.

United are continuing talks over a potential deal and would like to wrap it up as soon as possible so he can report for the beginning of pre-season.

At Old Trafford, the plan is to get Mbeumo over the line, sell players and then go all out for a new striker. Alongside the saga involving Mbeumo, United have been linked with a handful of No.9s with it widely reported that Viktor Gyokeres is a key target. However, issues with Sporting CP and the striker's price tag have delayed that move.

It has left United's aim to give Amorim a new centre-forward in limbo with pre-season starting next week. Alternatives continue to be drawn up with names like Moise Kean, Mehdi Taremi and Dusan Vlahovic all reportedly on their radar.

This week, a new name has entered the fray in Ivan Toney. Spanish outlet Fichajes has reported that United made contact with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli and Toney's representatives regarding the possibility of a return to England.

Toney left the Premier League last summer for Saudi and scored 30 goals to help Al-Ahli win the AFC Champions League. Brentford received