Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly held initial discussions with Brentford regarding a potential deal to sign Bryan Mbeumo.
Spurs appointing Thomas Frank as the club's new head coach a week after relieving Ange Postecoglou of his duties is said to have made the forward more intrigued in a move, offering Tottenham encouragement. Manchester United have reputedly been the player's preferred destination.
They made a £55million move for Mbeumo soon after the summer transfer window opened. Brentford, though, turned down that offer as they value the Cameroon international at over £60million, albeit talks are purportedly continuing between the two Premier League clubs.
Sky Sports have reported the expectation is Man United will make another bid for the player. Brentford reputedly rejected their opening offer before Spurs started talks to hire Frank, purportedly paying a £10million release clause in the coach's contract.
Mbeumo has no such clause in his deal but notably has not agreed on new terms since a four-year extension in January 2022. As such, that contract expires next summer, albeit Brentford can add on an additional year due to their club option in the deal.
While still in charge of the west London, Frank acknowledged they would be open to selling for a substantial fee. "Of course, if the right price - and that's going to be expensive - is coming, then I'm sure the club will be open for it," he said, speaking to Sky earlier this year.
Mbeumo, however, is not the only forward Tottenham are reportedly admirers of. Sky have reported that the club intensified their interest in Antoine Semenyo the week they sacked Postecoglou. Man United are, too, credited with an interest in the Ghana international.