Throughout, Brentford are said to have been using United’s signing of Cunha, who joined for £62.5 million ($85.1 million) earlier in the transfer window, as a benchmark, but The Standard were the first to reveal that Brentford are now chasing that exact fee for themselves.

The 25-year-old is entering the final year of his contract at Brentford, who do have the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months.

Manchester United have submitted an improved bid of more than £60m for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo. New Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was keen to be reunited with Mbeumo, while there has also been interest in the forward from other Champions League clubs.