Brentford have a potential replacement for Bryan Mbeumo in mind, but the ongoing Manchester United transfer saga could ultimately cost Chelsea a windfall.

Manchester United remain locked in talks with Brentford over the signing of Bryan Mbeumo, who is said to be frustrated with the deal's lack of progress in recent weeks

MANCHESTER UNITED are already reaching for the panic button and begging for next season to be CANCELLED. Just a week into pre-season, supporters are in full meltdown mode as the deal for Brentford

Brentford will also need to sign a replacement but they face a race against time to land their chosen candidate. They have reportedly identified Ipswich Town winger Omari Hutchinson as the ideal player to succeed Mbeumo.

United’s interest in Mbeumo has been trailed all summer. Despite a dire conclusion to the campaign under Ruben Amorim, the Cameroon international is thought to have made it clear that his preference was a move to Old Trafford over any other suitor as far back as early June.

Brentford appear to have dropped an almighty hint about the outcome of Manchester United's attempts to sign Bryan Mbeumo.