Manchester United have been handed a potential boost in their pursuit of Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo following Tottenham' s decision to sack manager Ange Postecoglou.

United are set to open talks with Brentford following the news that Mbeumo would prefer a move to Old Trafford

Manchester United are attempting to make a statement of attacking intent by recruiting both Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo before the first summer transfer deadline on June 10. Cunha has already walked through the Old Trafford entrance door from Wolves in a £62.5million deal, marking the start of a crucial business period.