Manchester United has made a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on the condition of confidentiality because United has not publicly declared its interest.

Manchester United’s drastic summer rebuild has begun in earnest with the £62.5m capture of Wolves’ Matheus Cunha all but rubber-stamped and the pursuit of Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo in full swing.

Manchester United have upped their offer for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, sources have told ESPN. United have already seen the offer of an overall package of around £55 million ($74.5m) knocked back by Brentford.