Manchester United reportedly rebuffed Jhon Durán and have cooled their interest in Hugo Ekitiké as they look to more reasonably priced strikers in the aftermath of a likely deal for Bryan Mbeumo.Brentford sporting director Phil Giles did his best to downplay the imminent nature of United’s pursuit of Mbeumo.

Manchester United transfer news as Bryan Mbeumo's transfer to Old Trafford continues to stall following two failed bids

United's full focus is on completing a deal for Mbeumo, after they saw a bid of of £55m plus £7.5m turned down.