Defeat for Manchester United in the Europa League final cast a dark cloud over the club. The final chance at salvation from a season of struggle passed, following the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in

Manchester United have made a first formal approach for Bryan Mbeumo but have seen their bid rebuffed by Brentford. United are understood to have offered in the region of £45m for the Cameroonian international, with a further £10m in performance-related add-ons, but Brentford are holding out for more than £60m.

Manchester United must increase their opening offer of £55million if they are to secure the signing of Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo. United have set their sights on Mbeumo and on Wednesday tabled a bid worth £45m plus £10m in add-ons.