Bryan Mbeumo has further fuelled transfer speculation on social media amid fresh reports claiming Tottenham Hotspur have hijacked his Manchester United move. The Brentford forward is said to have had his head turned after Spurs announced head coach Thomas Frank as Ange Postecoglou's successor on Thursday.
Mbeumo reportedly chose United as his preferred destination earlier this summer despite rival interest from Arsenal, Newcastle United and Tottenham. However, that decision came before Frank swapped Brentford for North London, and it's claimed that the Dane wants his star man to join him. United are still in pole position but haven't yet submitted a second bid after seeing their initial approach worth £50million rejected.
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Brentford are reportedly holding out for £60m, and the Red Devils' willingness to meet that asking price could prove decisive.
Mbeumo hadn't reacted to Frank leaving the Bees after nine years until Friday afternoon, in the midst of the meltdown over Spurs' hijack.
The 25-year-old took to his Instagram story to share Brentford's post confirming Frank's exit, captioning it with two prayer emojis.
It hasn't helped simmer the swirling speculation about his interest in joining his former boss at Spurs next season, with supporters working hard to decipher any deeper meaning.
There will likely be significant developments on Mbeumo's future next week after the summer transfer window re-opens until September 1 on Monday.
Frank has made no secret of his desire to work with Mbeumo next season, albeit while both were under contract at Brentford.
And the 51-year-old suggested that the feeling was mutual after six successful years together at Griffin Park and the Gtech Community Stadium.
"I'm the head coach. I want my best players to stay forever," Frank told Sky Sports ahead of the summer transfer window.
"I know that Bryan is very happy being here at Brentford, he's thriving, doing well and playing fantastic. What happens in the future? I don't know.
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"I've said many times: we are a selling club. But at the same time, we have to reinforce that there are 10 clubs in the world that aren't selling clubs.
"So, 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.
"But I'm very happy he's here, and I'm convinced that Bryan will still be happy playing football here."
Tottenham have reportedly identified Antoine Semenyo and Tyler Dibling as potential alternatives, should they miss out on Mbeumo.