Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United both need to bring in some new players this summer
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Tottenham Hotspur are in the hunt for a new manager after their recent decision to sack Ange Postecoglou. The north London outfit will be weighing up their options as they search for the right candidate. They finished down in 17th place in the Premier League table this past season.
Nevertheless, Spurs were able to get their hands on the Europa League trophy after beating Manchester United in the final in Bilbao. They will be able to bring in some signings this summer and could do with adding more quality to their squad. In addition, they will have the chance to let some players head out the exit door as well.
Tottenham Hotspur eye Manchester United hijack for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo
Thomas Frank has emerged as an early front-runner for the Spurs vacancy and according to The Mirror, he would be keen on luring Bryan Mbeumo to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as well if he got the job. The £60million-rated attacker is also on the radar of rivals United. The Bees will face a major battle to keep hold of him over the next couple of months.
Mbeumo, 25, has been on the books of his current club since joining them back in 2019. Prior to his move to England, he caught the eye with Troyes in France. The Cameroon international, who has made 22 caps for his country, helped Frank’s men win promotion from the Championship in his second year.
He has made 242 appearances in all competitions for Brentford to date and has scored 70 goals, an impressive 20 of which came in the last campaign. His contract at the Brentford Community Stadium expires in June 2026. That means the Bees risk losing him for free next year unless they sell him now or in January, assuming he doesn’t put pen-to-paper on an extension in the meantime.
Frank has done an eye-catching job and losing him would be a massive blow. He may now be ready for the next step of his managerial career though and he would be a sensible appointment for Spurs if they got him. The Danish boss would need time though to stamp his mark, something that the hierarchy of the London outfit don’t usually give.
Why Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo would be ideal for Tottenham Hotspur
Mbeumo is a proven goal scorer in the top flight and has been playing the best football of his career so far over recent times. He would give Spurs more competition and depth going forward if they got him. In addition, he could offer them something different in attack.
The France-born man likes to cut in on his left foot from the right and needs to leave Brentford now to test himself at a higher level. Spurs are in the Champions League next term after winning the Europa League and that should give them the edge ahead of United in this particular pursuit. If Frank joined as well, most signs would point towards him going there.
Ruben Amorim will start to feel the pressure if results don’t start to come more frequently. The Red Devils are crying out for some stability and must perform better next season. If they don’t, it is likely that he will be sacked, just like Erik ten Hag was before him.
United have delved into the market already to bring in Matheus Cunha from Wolves. He has penned a long-term deal and will be eager to hit the ground running immediately. Getting Mbeumo as well would be a big statement of intent and would show that they mean business.
However, Spurs seem a more likely destination at this moment in time which wouldn’t be ideal for them at all. Amorim would need to look at alternative options if he missed out. There is still plenty of time left though and Brentford will be looking to get as much money for him as possible.