It might not be all doom and gloom for Tottenham Hotspur if they miss out on Bryan Mbeumo, given their failed pursuit could open the door to another potential transfer target. Mbeumo has been targeted by both Spurs and Manchester United this summer, with a decision over his future still to be taken.
It had been reported that Spurs landing Thomas Frank as their new manager might’ve helped persuade Mbeumo to snub United and join the north Londoners instead. Despite talk of Spurs submitting a £70million offer for the attacker, it’s suggested Mbeumo’s priority remains fixed on a move to the 20-time champions.
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But missing out on their preferred target might not spell catastrophe for Spurs, as it could make a move for Alejandro Garnacho easier. Garnacho has been touted to leave United this summer, having seemingly burned his bridge with Ruben Amorim following last month’s Europa League final.
The Argentine international criticised his manager’s decision to name him as a substitute for the Bilbao showpiece, with reports stating that Amorim told Garnacho to find a new club shortly after. With the winger’s future seemingly away from Old Trafford, it’s being claimed by The Daily Mail that Garnacho’s priority is to remain in England, increasing the chances of a move to Tottenham.
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Chelsea, Aston Villa and Spurs have all been credited with interest in the 20-year-old, who has registered 48 goals and assists in 144 senior appearances for United. It’s claimed United have slapped a £70m price tag on Garnacho’s shoulders, with Serie A champions Napoli also eyeing up the Madrid-born ace.
None of that will matter if Tottenham can bag Mbeumo’s signature, with the Brentford star having opened up about his time working alongside Frank while at the Canadian Grand Prix. Speaking to Sky Sports pre-race, Mbeumo explained: "He has done so much for me. He has trusted me from the start, developed the team so well, developed me as a human and a player so much and I wish him all the best and wish he is going to do well.
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“He knows everything. He is really smart, he knows where he wants to bring the team and how he wants to play and he has been fantastic for Brentford. He is going to have some time to adapt. He will have more games and more expectations but I am sure he is going to do well."