Manchester United could be beaten in the race to sign Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo as Tottenham launch a bid as Thomas Frank looks to reunite with the winger
Spurs have made a £70million bid in an attempt to outdo Manchester United for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.
The north London club's offer, which includes £65million upfront and £5million in add-ons, is £10million more than United's, according to the Mirror. New Spurs manager Thomas Frank is keen on bringing 25-year-old Mbeumo to north London.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is eager to secure the Cameroon international as a marquee signing for Ange Postecoglu's successor. However, Mbeumo, who netted 20 Premier League goals for Brentford last season, still favours a move to United.
Frank hopes to lure him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the promise of a reunion and Champions League football. The Danish coach has worked with Mbeumo since his transfer from Troyes to Brentford in 2019.
United have already tabled two offers for Mbeumo, the latest being a £60million package comprising £55million plus £5million in add-ons last week. Brentford rejected this bid, leaving the door open for Spurs to potentially clinch the deal with their higher offer.
At present, it seems unlikely that United will exceed the £60million they've already offered for their top target, Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha.
Despite the potential for change, Brentford believe they are justified in maintaining their £70million valuation of Mbeumo. Last season, only three players - Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland - outscored him. His seven assists also played a crucial role in securing a top-half finish for the west London club.
Where United might still have an advantage is in terms of wages. The salary on offer at Old Trafford ranges from £150,000 to £175,000 per week, with bonuses potentially pushing Mbeumo's total package up to £200,000 per week.
To match this, Spurs would need to break their strict wage structure, with Mbeumo expected to earn around £130,000 to £140,000 per week. Even with bonuses, this would still fall short of what he could earn at United.
Mbeumo's outstanding performance last season for Brentford alleviated concerns that the club would struggle after star striker Ivan Toney left for Saudi Arabia on Transfer Deadline Day a year ago.
With just a year remaining on his contract, plus an option for an additional year, the Bees are resigned to the fact that Mbeumo feels his time at the GTech Stadium has come to an end and he is ready to move on.