Manchester United are reportedly set to face transfer competition from Tottenham Hotspur for Brentford ace Bryan Mbeumo. The Red Devils have already seen one offer rejected by Brentford, with Spurs now said to have thrown their name into the mix.
It comes after Tottenham opted to part ways with Ange Postecoglou just weeks after the Aussie ended Spurs’ trophy drought with a win over United in the Europa League final. Thomas Frank has been mooted as Tottenham‘s first-choice replacement, with Mbeumo having dazzled under the Danish tactician at Brentford.
It’s reported by The Sun that Spurs are keen to hijack the Mbeumo deal, with the north Londoners hoping the addition of Frank as manager could help persuade the attacker. As a result of beating United in the Europa League final, Spurs can offer any prospective summer transfer targets the chance to play Champions League football next season.
By contrast, United are set for a season away from European football of any kind, having finished 15th in the Premier League table. That hasn’t stopped Ruben Amorim‘s side from attacking the transfer market, and after sealing a £62.5million deal for Matheus Cunha, the Red Devils are eyeing up another big-money move for Mbeumo.
Earlier this week, the Old Trafford outfit were reported to have lodged a deal worth £55m for Mbeumo, which was swiftly rejected by the Bees. United, intent on landing the 25-year-old, upped their offer, which according to ESPN, is believed to be in excess of £60m.
Newcastle United, who are also in the Champions League, had been touted as a suitor, but Mbeumo is believed to favour a move to United ahead of the Magpies. As such, United are keen to wrap the deal up as quickly as possible, as the rebuild under Amorim continues.
It’s a move that ex-United ace Gary Neville is keen to see get over the line, with the former player turned pundit believing Mbeumo will make an immediate impact. Neville told Sky Sports: “Man United need players who are going to come in and hit the ground running. United has become a very difficult place for new signings to operate in the last ten years.
“Cunha and Mbeumo have got Premier League experience and lots of games under their belt. When I watch Manchester United‘s wide players, they have to be able to get from box to box quickly, and they have to be able to travel with the ball and without the ball. Mbeumo and Cunha can do that, they both run forward with real intent and purpose.”
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