English Premier League outfit Manchester United have had their an opening bid of £55 million for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo rejected.
The offer was made up of a guaranteed £45 million plus £10 million in bonuses and it was expected to be turned down with Brentford valuing Mbeumo in excess of £60 million.
The Bees are willing to listen to offers for the 25-year-old forward and Man Utd are in ongoing negotiations with the club over Mbeumo.
It was reported in the UK media that an approach was expected this week after United received encouragement that Mbeumo wants to move to Old Trafford.
Mbeumo is a player United have admired for a while and he is seen as a good fit for Ruben Amorim's system.
There is a feeling at Brentford that Mbeumo has earned the chance to move to a bigger club this summer if one meets his valuation.
Since switching his international allegiance from France to Cameron, Mbeumo has made 22 appearances for the indomitable Lions and he has netted six goals.
Manchester United are busy on the transfer market and they have already agreed a deal to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m.
