Tottenham could be set to beat Manchester United to the signing of Bryan Mbeumo.
Thomas Frank has reportedly asked Tottenham to sign Mbeumo from his former club, Brentford.
The Lilywhites were thought to be second choice, with Mbeumo widely reported to prefer a move to Manchester United. However, it seems as though this transfer saga has now taken a twist.
Brentford want £70m for Mbeumo as Man Utd submit £60m+ bid
As reported by Duncan Castles via The Transfers Podcast on Thursday (19 June), Brentford have now accepted they will need to sell Mbeumo this summer.
United have offered a package worth over £60million, but it is understood that the Bees want £70m for their star forward, who is out of contract at the Gtech Community Stadium next summer.
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As well as the Red Devils, Tottenham, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are understood to be interested.
And despite reports that Mbeumo would prefer a switch to Old Trafford, Castles reports that the Cameroonian could choose Tottenham over United if the Lilywhites match Brentford’s asking price.
Tottenham should act fast for Mbeumo
The Lilywhites are running out of time to secure Mbeumo’s signature, with United determined to sign the forward this summer.
Mbuemo to Tottenham just makes sense. He had a stand-out season for Brentford, netting 20 goals and contributing nine assists in 42 appearances.
While Brennan Johnson scored the winner for Spurs in the UEFA Europa League final, there are still limited options on the right flank.
All the best teams in the world have at least two starters in each position. Luis Enrique’s PSG and Pep Guardiola’s Man City are prime examples, and both have been successful domestically.
The competition for a starting spot would encourage both players to perform at their best level each game. Furthermore, signing Mbeumo would put Spurs in an excellent position to compete for the UEFA Champions League next season.
Tottenham need squad depth for more than internal competition. The football calendar is packed, and Spurs will feel it even more now that they are playing at the highest level in Europe.
As a result, rotation is a must, and Mbeumo could help provide that. Therefore, Spurs must advance their efforts to sign him or miss out on another star player.