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How can Man Utd afford Mbeumo deal?

Manchester United may have no European football to look forward to next season but it has not prevented them from delving into the transfer market.

A £62.5m deal was agreed to sign Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves on the opening day of the latest transfer window, which is split into two phases this summer.

United are now also are in pursuit of Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo after submitting a bid of £45m and £10m in add-ons for the Cameroon international.

However, this activity is set against the backdrop of part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe delivering a dire assement of the club's finances in March and the subsequent ramifications of their Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.