Why Man Utd have chosen now to launch their much-anticipated third bid for Bryan Mbeumo has been revealed, and it spells yet more disappointment for an unlucky Premier League rival

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 returned with a third bid for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo as they look to put an end to the prolonged transfer saga. The Cameroon international has been a key target for the Red Devils this summer and they have already seen two bids turned down by the Bees.