A first bid of £45 million plus £10 million in add-ons was rejected by Brentford, according to transfer expert Ben Jacobs, but parties have remained in talks and a second bid has since been placed, which is said to be over the £60 million mark.

Newcastle have turned their attentions to signing Chelsea transfer target Joao Pedro after missing out on Manchester United-bound Bryan Mbeumo. Back in the Champions League after enjoying a strong end to their Premier League campaign,

COMMENT: Man Utd must get a move on in their bid to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo before a dangerous horse enters the race.