Bryan Mbeumo pictured against United in May.
The thirst for transfer news is intense during the summer transfer window.
Fans are desperate for minute-by-minute updates and Manchester United supporters want to know the latest on Bryan Mbeumo, who is keen on a move to Old Trafford this summer.
Last week, United submitted an opening offer of £45million with a further £10million in add-ons, but it fell short of Brentford’s valuation.
Some fans have become restless because they wanted an update before the first summer transfer window deadline, which is 7pm on Tuesday due to the Club World Cup.
The summer window will close briefly before reopening again on June 16 and confirmation of a breakthrough for Mbeumo could arrive when it reopens. No progress is expected by close of play on Tuesday, despite a handful of 'in-the-know' accounts on X prematurely speculating that a second bid for Mbeumo had been made.
The window is closing for six days to help the clubs that are competing in the Club World Cup, and talks will continue between the two clubs in that period.
The player has indicated he prefers a move to Manchester and it's now down to United to negotiate a transfer fee with Brentford. The London club are in a relatively healthy financial position and have the option of another year in Mbeumo's contract, so they have bargaining power in discussions.
Mbeumo will not be cheap, but there is a willingness on his behalf to leave and Brentford will not stand in his way should a fair transfer package be submitted by United.
United want to sign Mbeumo. (Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images.)
Tottenham closing in on the appointment of Thomas Frank could potentially complicate matters, as Frank has overseen Mbeumo's rise in England and the pair have a strong relationship.
Spurs' decision to sack Ange Postecoglou and move for Frank has unsettled United fans, but there is no reason to panic at this stage because the player has given encouragement that he wants to sign for Ruben Amorim.
It is also possible that Brentford could negotiate a clause in Frank's exit to ensure he cannot sign any of his former players for an agreed-upon period, to avoid some of Brentford's best players following him out of the exit door.
Either way, United will be confident that they are in pole position to sign Mbeumo.
United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle have been linked with the Cameroon international this summer, so the player indicating that he prefers a transfer to United was a significant development.
How long it takes for another significant development with Mbeumo remains to be seen.
United want a deal wrapped up as soon as possible so the forward can report for the beginning of pre-season, and they would like to complete the transfer before the end of the Premier League financial year with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) in mind.
There is hope that Mbeumo will be a United player before the end of the month, and United will be delighted with their start to the transfer window if they can get a deal across the line by then.
Matheus Cunha and Mbeumo scored 35 goals between them in the Premier League last season, while United scored just 44 goals as a team, so they would strengthen a weak attack.
United have made a strong start to the window, but there is still plenty of work to do.