Manchester United saw a £55m offer for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo rejected earlier this week

Manchester United are continuing to work on a possible deal to bring Bryan Mbeumo to Old Trafford but could face competition from a Premier League rival.

United offered Brentford £55million for the 25-year-old earlier this week, but the bid was rejected. 

A second offer is believed to be imminent, but United risk being foiled by a familiar foe. That is because Tottenham Hotspur — who beat United in last month's Europa League final, thus denying Ruben Amorim's team a place in next season's Champions League — are also keen on Mbeumo, according to the Mirror.

Newcastle — who will join Spurs in the Champions League after finishing fifth in the Premier League — have also expressed interest in Mbeumo. But Mbeumo made it clear to Newcastle that he would rather move to Old Trafford.

It is understood that the salary on offer at United will be higher than what Spurs will put forward should their interest be formalised.

However, Spurs may have a trump card because they are also plotting a move for Brentford manager Thomas Frank this summer.

Frank is the current favourite to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked earlier this week — just 16 days after Tottenham won their first trophy in 17 years. 

Mbeumo has an excellent relationship with Frank, who signed him from Troyes in the French second division in 2019.

Since joining for a £5.8m transfer fee, Mbeumo has scored 70 goals in 242 games for Brentford, including 42 in 136 Premier League matches.

Mbeumo is seen as a key target for United, who are looking to improve their lacklustre squad after a dreadful campaign.

The Red Devils scored just 44 goals in the Premier League, the second lowest of any non-relegated side.

The 25-year-old, who sees his contract expire next year - although Brentford have an option to extend it by 12 months - could become United's second signing of the summer behind the £62.5million Matheus Cunha. 

United missed out on an estimated £100m windfall after failing to secure Champions League qualification with their Europa League final defeat by Tottenham.

Frank admitted that Brentford, who finished five places ahead of United in the Premier League, would sell their forward if the correct offer came in.