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Bryan Mbeumo alternatives

Manchester United have identified two alternatives in case they miss out on Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.

United are prioritising Mbeumo, 25, after signing Matheus Cunha for a staggering £62.5million from Wolves.

However, SunSport understand Tottenham have swooped in for the versatile forward after landing his manager from Brentford Thomas Frank and are planning a £70m raid.

And the Manchester giants are refusing to overpay for the Cameroon international, with the the Bees said to have slapped a fee in the region of £60m.

According to ESPN, that is why Man Utd are considering Bournemouth ace Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze as plan Bs.

Gyokeres ‘rejects’ Man Utd

Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres has rejected a move to Manchester United, according to reports.

Gyokeres is now anticipated to make a transfer this summer with Arsenal one of a number of clubs tracking him

United had been tipped to make a move for the striker with manager Ruben Amorim reportedly keen to re-united with him.

But according to Record, the 27-year-old has decided not to move to Old Trafford, with the Gunners now his most likely destination.

The North Londoners are rumoured to have had a £55million bid rejected by Sporting.

That is understood to have been met with anger from the Sweden international, who reportedly had a gentleman’s agreement with the club to let him go for that fee.

Arsenal are believed to be preparing a second offer for Gyokeres but it is now up to his agent and Sporting to agree the terms of his release.

And if negotiations do not prove productive, Sporting will demand his £85million buyout clause is met.

Newcastle eye Joao Pedro

Newcastle are set to accelerate their interest in Brighton star Joao Pedro.

According to The Telegraph, the Magpies have received an indication that Pedro would be willing to move to St James’ Park this summer.

The Seagulls, however, could demand over £60million for the versatile forward.

The Brazil international was left out the side in the latter stages of the season following a bust-up with team-mate Jan Paul van Hecke.

Chelsea target Stuttgart star

Chelsea are keen on Stuttgart star Nick Woltemade ahead of the summer transfer window’s reopening date.

Woltermade scored 17 goals in 33 appearances for the Bundesliga giants last season.

The Blues are “closely monitoring” the situation as the striker is set for talks over a better contract next week.

The West Londoners are looking to add some spark to Enzo Maresca’s side.;