Brentford seem keen to put a stop to Tottenham’s advances this summer after the Lilywhites pinched Thomas Frank.
Tottenham appointed Frank as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement earlier this month, which brought to an end the Dane’s nine-year association with Brentford.
The Bees had identified assistant coach Justin Cochrane as a replacement for Frank, but the 43-year-old decided to follow his boss to North London.
As a result, it seems as though Brentford have had enough and are finally ready to put their foot down.
‘Brentford will refuse to sell Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo’
Tottenham appear determined to raid Brentford this summer.
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As well as appointing Frank, the North London club are keen to sign star forward Bryan Mbeumo, while they have also held internal discussions about a move for Yoane Wissa [The Guardian].
Brentford are unlikely to sell Wissa for less than £40million, given they have an option to extend the striker’s contract, which expires next year, by another 12 months.
And Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – doesn’t believe the Bees will allow both Mbeumo and Wissa to join Tottenham this summer.
“Wissa is a good player,” Wenham said.
“However, I don’t see us buying both Wissa and Mbeumo if I’m being honest. Brentford won’t sell both players this summer, for their own sake.
“While Wissa is a good player, I would put Mbeumo above him. However, we were linked with Wissa in the winter transfer window. Therefore, there is obviously a long-standing interest, as I’m sure there is from other clubs.”
Tottenham should focus on sealing potential transfers
Tottenham fans are growing impatient at the slow movement from their club in the summer transfer window so far.
There has been speculation and even genuine interest in several players from Spurs. However, apart from making Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso’s moves permanent, Tottenham haven’t confirmed any signings.
With UEFA Champions League football to be played next season, the North London club need to start creating a winning squad. Therefore, Tottenham must begin sealing potential transfers soon or risk missing out on signings this summer.