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Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Leicester City by mutual consent after suffering Premier League relegation.

The Dutchman joined Leicester from Manchester United in November 2024 but endured a tough spell.

In a statement, Van Nistelrooy said: “I would like to personally thank the Leicester City players, coaches, academy and all the staff I have worked with for their professionalism and dedication during my time at the Club and to thank the fans for their support, and take this opportunity to wish the Club well for the future.”

Manchester United will complete the signing of Le Havre striker Enzo Kana-Biyik on July 1.

And the 18-year-old is set to immediately leave on loan, joining INEOS-owned Swiss club Lausanne-Sport.

Kana-Biyik arrives in Manchester from Le Havre, following in the footsteps of Paul Pogba.

New York Red Bulls are reportedly locked in talks over a move for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner.

According to The Athletic, Werner is surplus to requirements in Germany and both clubs are optimistic they will strike a deal.

The former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur star would be keen on a move to New York, and discussions are said to have been ongoing for months.

Arsenal have reportedly attempted to gazump Tottenham Hotspur's interest in Eberechi Eze by holding talks with the midfielder's representatives.

According to The Sun, Andrea Berta has already held discussions with the Crystal Palace star's camp over a transfer.

Eze has a £68m release clause in his contract as Mikel Arteta eyes a left-winger on top of a striker.

Liverpool are moving onto their next summer signing after completing a £40m deal for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez on Thursday.

Kerkez joined Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Giorgi Mamardashvili at Anfield, and another defender could soon follow.

According to TBR Football, Liverpool are now pursuing a young centre-back before they move for a striker.

Nantes’ Nathan Zeze, Valencia’s Cristhian Mosquera and Club Brugge’s Joel Ordonez are said to feature on Arne Slot's shortlist.

Manchester United are on the brink of sealing a deal for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo.

According to talkSPORT, who broke the news about United's second bid worth £60m, Mbeumo is expected to undergo his medical next week.

That would likely see the 25-year-old complete his switch at the start of July.

At this stage, it would be a shock if Mbeumo didn't join Matheus Cunha through the door before pre-season begins on July 7.

Good morning!

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Arsenal could thwart Tottenham's plans with an unexpected bid for Eberechi Eze, having reportedly 'held talks' with the England star's representatives as they seek high-quality attacking signings. The Gunners are on the hunt for a top-notch No. 9 and a left-sided forward to boost their title aspirations next season.

Their search for the latter could lead them into an unexpected contest with their arch-rivals Spurs for Eze. Crystal Palace talisman Eze is on Spurs' shortlist with a deal for Bryan Mbeumo now seeming unlikely. Manchester United look set to land the Brentford winger instead. But Eze, 26, is also on Arsenal's radar as they finalise their own list of attacking targets and The Sun reports that discussions between Andrea Berta and Eze's representatives have already occurred.

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It's highlighted that Arsenal have a keen interest in Eze, who has a £68million release clause in his Eagles contract. Given his availability at that price, Eze presents a more affordable option than Real Madrid's Brazilian forward, Rodrygo, whom the Gunners have also been pursuing this summer.

Arsenal's interest will be a fresh setback for Tottenham, who appear likely to miss out on signing Mbeumo. Thomas Frank was eager to bring the Cameroon star with him to north London from Brentford. However, joining Manchester United was always Mbeumo's preference, with a deal now close.

The Gunners are working on numerous deals as it stands, with Martin Zubimendi all but an Arsenal player. He will join from Real Sociedad for around £55m.

Christian Norgaard, the Brentford captain, is also set to undergo a medical to move to the Emirates. Arsenal agreed a deal below £10m with their London rival for the Dane on Wednesday. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is also poised to join from Chelsea for as little as £5m.

Arsenal also want to bring 20-year-old centre-back Cristhian Mosquera in from Valencia and could pay less than £20m for him. Benjamin Sesko has emerged as the club's top centre-forward target ahead of Viktor Gyokeres.

Bryan Mbeumo is already on the path to becoming a fan favourite at Manchester United as he edges closer to a £60million transfer this summer. United are on the brink of an agreement with Brentford, which would see Mbeumo follow Matheus Cunha through the Old Trafford arrivals suite.

At the start of June, it emerged that the 25-year-old forward had chosen a move to Manchester as his preferred option. Mbeumo's decision to snub interest from Arsenal, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur instantly earned the plaudits of United supporters. And the Brentford talisman's reported behind-the-scenes movements will endear him to his new fanbase even more.

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According to Fabrizio Romano, Mbeumo wants to complete his switch to United as soon as possible, and there is optimism a deal will be done.

It's claimed that the Cameroon international has made it clear to Brentford that while he loves the club, United is his dream move.

There was scepticism about the level of players the Red Devils could attract this summer on the back of their worst-ever campaign in the Premier League era.

Ruben Amorim oversaw a 15th-place finish and ended the season without silverware after losing 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.

Yet, despite having no European football on offer, Mbeumo's impending arrival has offered serious encouragement for the 2025/26 campaign.

The Brentford No. 19 featured in all 38 Premier League games, scoring 20 goals and registering eight assists.

Only Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland bettered his goal tally, which was almost half of United's 44 goals as a club.

Cunha's £62.5m arrival from Wolves has equally sparked excitement. The Brazilian notched up 15 goals and six assists last term and also represents an instant upgrade.

Both players are thought to be arriving to play as specialist 'No. 10s' in Amorim's 3-4-3 system. But they can also fit in as the central striker, offering valuable versatility.

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United are primed to showcase a new-look attack next season, leaving their toothless 2024/25 firepower in the past.

Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho are all set to leave permanently. Rasmus Hojlund's future is also uncertain amid interest from Inter Milan.

Amorim reportedly wants to sign a new starting striker once Mbeumo is through the door and player sales boost his budget.

Along with the likes of Cunha, Bruno Fernandes and Amad, Mbeumo is almost sure to turn United into a far more dangerous outfit beyond the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have struck a transfer agreement with Kawasaki Frontale to sign defender Kota Takai in a record-breaking £5million deal, according to reports. Spurs are edger closer to making the 20-year-old centre-back the most expensive Japanese player from the J1 League in history.

Thomas Frank is moulding his squad ahead of his first season as the club's head coach following their decision to sack Ange Postecoglou earlier this summer. And Spurs have moved to bolster their defensive options with Takai, who has been in Frontale's ranks since joining the youth set-up in 2011.

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According to talkSPORT, the four-cap Japan international will become part of Frank's first team once he completes his switch to North London.

Since making his Frontale debut in 2022, Takai has played 78 times, scoring four goals, and lifted the Japanese Super Cup last year.

He was also voted as the J.League's Best Young Player in 2024 and now looks set to land in the Premier League.

Takai would be Tottenham's fourth permanent addition of the summer transfer window so far.

Fellow defender Kevin Danso has completed a £21m move to Spurs after spending last season on loan from Lens.

Mathys Tel has also joined permanently for £30m from Bayern Munich, despite an expensive but unremarkable loan stint last term.

On July 1, 18-year-old Croatian Luka Vuskovic will arrive from Hadjuk Split. Beyond Takai, more activity is expected.

Takai joins a centre-back regiment featuring Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies and Danso.

Frank is reportedly also looking to strengthen his attack but seems to have missed out on Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United.

The Red Devils have submitted an improved offer worth £60m for the Brentford forward, which should make a deal imminent.

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TalkSPORT report that Spurs are now expected to shift their focus towards Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze.

Eze is believed to have a £68m release clause in his Palace contract and was linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last summer.

The England international could be keen to remain at Selhurst Park for another season, though, ahead of a historic Europa League campaign.

Eze scored one of the most famous goals in Palace's history by netting the decider in their 1-0 FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Should Spurs trigger his release clause, it would leave the 26-year-old with a major decision to make.

Manchester United's pursuit of Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo has received a significant boost after a reported second bid for the forward. After netting 20 Premier League goals last season, Mbeumo has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, with United keen to make the Cameroon international their second signing of the transfer window following the triggering of Matheus Cunha's £62.5million release clause.

United's initial offer of £45m plus £10m in add-ons was rebuffed earlier this month. It is believed that Mbeumo favours a move to United over Tottenham, although an agreement with Brentford is yet to be reached. The Red Devils are now set to bow to a demand made by the Bees. According to the Evening Standard, Brentford are insisting on receiving the majority of the fee upfront. United have now tabled a bid exceeding £60m.

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Brentford are keen to secure a substantial upfront payment rather than allowing their star player to depart via a staggered payment structure. However, United's obligation to adhere to financial regulations could complicate matters. Initially, United had planned to spread the payment of Cunha's release clause over five years before agreeing to Wolves' terms of three instalments over two seasons.

This could pave the way for Tottenham and Thomas Frank to pursue a move for the Dane's former star player. Spurs have been rumoured to be considering a reunion between Mbeumo and Frank after he departed the Gtech Community Stadium for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this month.

Having triumphed over United in the Europa League to secure a Champions League spot, Spurs are better equipped to meet Brentford's demands.

However, reports of United's offer suggest that Amorim's squad is ready to comply with the conditions set by Brentford to bring Mbeumo on board. It remains uncertain whether the Bees will accept the revised proposal.

A version of this article first appeared on the Manchester Evening News website.

Tottenham's chief football officer Scott Munn has reportedly been placed on gardening leave. The 51-year-old Australian joined Spurs less than two years ago after a delayed move from the City Football Group and was a key ally of sacked manager Ange Postecoglou.

However, following the dismissal of the head coach earlier this month, and with the appointment of new CEO Vinai Venkatesham, it appears Munn's time at the club is drawing to a close. Although no official announcement has been made, it has been claimed that Munn has now been put on gardening leave by the north London club as changes continue to occur at the top level of Spurs. Alongside former Arsenal chief Venkatesham's arrival, Tottenham have appointed a new head coach in Thomas Frank. It was also confirmed that the club's executive director, Donna-Maria Cullen, a long-standing advisor to Daniel Levy, will be stepping down from the board and leaving the club this summer.

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According to Football London, club insiders anticipate the return of former managing director of football Fabio Paratici later this year. Paratici, who is closing in on the end of his ban from specific football activities, maintains a consultancy role at Spurs until August. He remains part of a civil trial in Italy, with investigations ongoing into the dealings of several former members of the Juventus hierarchy.

Upon Munn's appointment as Tottenham's chief football officer in 2023, Levy praised his comprehensive expertise: "Scott has a unique and broad experience of running sporting organisations at the highest level and will take responsibility for the leadership and management of our football activities to instil best practice both on and off the pitch."

Meanwhile, Frank, who recently took over the reins as head coach, has engaged with Venkatesham, technical director Johan Lange, and Levy regarding the club's structure and processes. Last week, Frank commended the thorough approach taken by the club's executives: "They've done a very, very good process. I would say Daniel Levy and Vinai and Johan Lange. I've had very good conversations and meetings with them, where we discussed everything in depth, details about club structure, processes, and of course I came with my view on things and how I saw it and my ideas and the way I want to do things and how I try to build a team and the club, and of course it's not, it's not just me.

"I think it's very important to say, yes, the head coach is an important person, but if I don't have good people around me, it's impossible. You can't do anything alone in my opinion. If you want to do something quick, you can go alone, if you want to do something big or achieve something big, you go together. So it's definitely a thing about doing things together. Me, staff and players.

"I think the alignment is key from top to bottom, and of course it starts from Daniel and Vinai and Johan and me, and the more the four of us can be aligned, just like a unit and like unbreakable unit, the stronger we will be, and there will be ups and downs. I think right now it's a fairy tale. Everyone is happy. The sun is shining. It's fantastic, but we haven't played one game yet.

"Hopefully we win a lot. We'll work very hard every single day to make sure we create as many magic moments for the fans, and put them together and hopefully at the end of the season there will be a very good season, but the alignment in terms of structure, processes, transfers, squad, playing style, culture, all that is is key."

A version of this article first appeared on the Football.London website.

Tottenham's squad should brace themselves for a unique pre-season with Thomas Frank, who is known to buck traditional gruelling regimes. Ex-Brondby player Martin Albrechtsen, once of West Brom, sang the praises of Frank’s pre-season regime, contrasting it with his demanding experiences in the Premier League.

Under Frank’s system previously seen at Brentford, players need to zoom through 1km on the pitch in approximately three minutes and 15 seconds; a task which seems almost leisurely compared with Conte’s notorious 'death runs' in Seoul three years prior, wherein Spurs stars were pushed to the limits with 42 sprints following a two-hour workout in sweltering heat.

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Harry Kane, then Spurs captain, famously fought off jet lag enough to throw up mid-drill, while Son Heung-min visibly faltered under the exhaustive trial.

Albrechtsen elaborated on how this year's training would differ, telling the Mirror: "I've had a taste of both worlds, the totally crazy pre-season regimes and also managers that think differently.

"With Thomas, his coaches and physios organise the sessions but he's mindful of the bigger picture, it's not just about running 20km, there was a clear plan and he knew how to schedule things.

"He thought about recovery and that if we're training tomorrow, we don't want injuries.

"His mindset was not about short-term gain and smashing people to their absolute limit, it was more about improving our conditioning and sharpness."

Former West Brom defender Albrechtsen, who hung up his boots last summer, still has vivid memories of his pre-season training during his 2004–2008 stint at The Hawthorns which continue to haunt him.

Now 45, he reflected: "Life under Gary Megson was a bit special. We had this coach that would make us run in this park in Sutton Coldfield, it was the hardest thing I've ever done in my career.

"I lost around 5kg, I wasn't very big back then anyway so it was a real culture shock.

"I don't know any player that would enjoy running in a forest for two hours non-stop, they thought we were in good shape but we weren't ready to play football because our bodies were so fatigued.

"Thomas likes to involve the ball a lot, there were still interval runs but you were getting a feel for the ball which goes a long way."

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has praised Frank for his prowess in nurturing young talent.

However, Frank will now have to manage high-profile players at Tottenham and Albrechtsen remembers him being rather "soft" during their time together at Brondby.

He added: "I think he was maybe just a bit too soft.

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"We were a group of older players that were used to a harder, tougher mentality so we were missing that direct, rougher managerial approach at times.

"That said, it was around 10 years ago now and I'd expect he's changed given his success."

Nevertheless, even Ange Postecoglou's feat in bringing Spurs' 17-year trophy drought to an end wasn't enough to satisfy chairman Daniel Levy. If you found the peculiarities of the Australian's departure striking, then Thomas Frank's exit from Brondby presents an even stranger tale.

In a twist worthy of a spy novel, Frank quit his managerial post at Brondby in 2016 after revelations surfaced that chairman Jan Bech Andersen had anonymously criticised him on a supporters' forum. The club's former defender Martin Albrechtsen confirmed the astonishing events, saying: "Yes, it's true."

Despite the turmoil within the Danish outfit, which teetered on the brink of relegation amid financial woes, Albrechtsen reflected with a sort of battle-hardened nonchalance akin to just another day at the office, remarking: "Still, it was really strange but perhaps it was a good thing because we weren't performing well and if we carried on, Thomas may have been sacked."

Thomas Frank is waiting to discover how much he will be backed in the summer, having joined Tottenham from Brentford. He hopes to bring Bryan Mbeumo with him on the short cross-London journey, but faces competition from Manchester United, Aston Villa and Newcastle.

There are also a few whispers that several Spurs stars, disappointed that Ange Postecoglou was sacked after winning the Europa League, are ready to call time on their days at the club and seek out exits. Here, Express Sport takes a look at what a worst-case scenario looks like for Spurs this summer…

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Bryan Mbeumo makes Man Utd U-turn

Tottenham were handed a potentially sizable boost in their hopes of reuniting Mbeumo with Frank, as journalist Duncan Castles claimed that the Cameroon forward favours a move to Spurs rather than United.

That is assuming that both teams submit offers equal to Brentford’s £70million asking price, considering Spurs can also offer Champions League football.

But the Mbeumo saga has gone back and forth on countless occasions already and few would be surprised if he ended up in Manchester, handing Frank an early blow to begin his Spurs reign.

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Cristian Romero forces transfer

Perhaps more concerning is the future of Cristian Romero at Spurs. When he and Micky van de Ven are fit, they are one of the top centre-back pairings in world football.

He is one of the players who are considering their future following Postecoglou’s exit, with Atletico Madrid circling and Diego Simeone has already spoken publicly about his desire to sign a fellow Argentine.

Losing Romero would represent a major disappointment, considering the club’s dismal defensive record last season.

He has two years left on his contract and told TyC Sports: "I’d love to play La Liga. I’d love to, honestly. My goal is always to grow and go to new places to continue developing."

Rejecting the idea of renewing his contract and forcing a move would be dealing Frank a nightmare hand.

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Son Heung-min leaves with no replacement

Having led Spurs to European glory, Son Heung-min may opt to leave north London on a high and has interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia alongside Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce.

He is unlikely to leave before the club’s pre-season tour to South Korea, but that may mean Spurs are waiting until late in the window to secure a replacement - if one is needed.

Turning 33 next month and with only a year left on his contract, Son is unlikely to demand a tall transfer fee and Spurs may not have much room to manoeuvre in terms of a replacement.

Mathys Tel has joined permanently but did not set the world alight during his loan spell, while Spurs may have to count on Wilson Odobert and Richarlison if another winger does not arrive.

Bayer Leverkusen is set to increase their interest in Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah after selling Florian Wirtz to the Reds.

The clubs have been in talks over Quansah, with the Bundesliga side reportedly preparing to intensify their pursuit now the Wirtz deal is finalised.

Florian Wirtz has made a bold statement after confirming his move to Liverpool.

He told the club website: "I'm not coming to]have fun here, I want also to achieve something and give the fans what they deserve.

"I would like to win everything every year. First of all, we have to do our work, I have to make my work. In the end, we want to be successful.

"Last season they won the Premier League, so my goal is for sure to win it again and also to go further in the Champions League. I'm really ambitious."

Wolves have confirmed the signing of Celta Vigo forward Fer Lopez in a £19million deal.

The 21-year-old has joined on a five-year contract, and told the club website: "It's an amazing opportunity for my career to play in the Premier League and I'm very happy.

"Manager Vitor Pereira told me he thought I was a good fit in the squad and when it's a club like this, you have little to think about. The team did very good when Vitor came and I think he is top, so I'm very excited to be with him."

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has snubbed the chance to join Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Vlahovic only has one year to run on his contract and Juve are looking to cash in while they can.

But the Serbian forward is determined to wait for what he deems to be a top club, and Fenerbahce did not meet his threshold.

A host of Premier League sides have been linked with Vlahovic in the past, but interest has not resurfaced in a serious way at this point in the window.

Tottenham are considering an approach to bring Kyle Walker-Peters back to north London later in the window, according to football.london.

Walker-Peters spent seven years on the books at Spurs before joining Southampton in 2020.

The right-back is out of contract in 10 days' time and the Saints have just been relegated from the Premier League.

Spurs need club-trained squad members to comply with European regulations, having sealed their spot in the Champions League by winning the Europa League.

Bournemouth are on the cusp of losing their second centre-back of the summer transfer window.

The Cherries have already sold Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid for £50million.

And now Illia Zabarnyi could be about to follow him out of the Vitality Stadium.

Fabrizio Romano claims that Paris Saint-Germain are advancing in talks with Bournemouth, and they have already agreed personal terms with the Ukrainian.

The fee has not been agreed as yet, and Andoni Iraola's side want up to £51m.

Sunderland are the most advanced of any club pursuing Dynamo Kyiv striker Vladyslav Vanat this summer. Various Premier League sides have been mentioned in relation to the 23-year-old, who boasts an impressive goals record in his native Ukraine. But the Black Cats have taken the most concrete action to date.

Express Sport understands that even before the end of last season, Sunderland had formulated a plan to go after Vanat if they were promoted to the top flight. They made sure of that with a 2-1 win over Sheffield United in the play-off final, and club chiefs have retained their interest in the centre-forward.

Up to now, Sunderland are the only Premier League side holding formal talks with Vanat's camp. And there is an expectation that a speedy agreement would be reached on personal terms if common ground can be found club-to-club over a transfer fee.

There lies the potential hitch, however. Reports indicate that Dynamo are demanding as much as £21million for Vanat, who has never played club football outside of his homeland.

And the Ukrainian outfit are determined not to budge on price. Bosses in Kyiv ideally want to keep Vanat for their Champions League qualifying campaign, which is scheduled to begin on July 22.

They are also aware of the difficulty of bringing a high-quality replacement to Ukraine, given the country's complex political climate.

Alexander Isak is extremely unlikely to sign for Liverpool this summer, according to The Telegraph.

Newcastle United are set to dig their heels in over their Swedish striker and demand a fee well in excess of £150million.

The report adds that Liverpool have not even lodged a formal enquiry with Newcastle, despite senior figures at Anfield enjoying a healthy relationship with those at St James' Park.

The sales of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez could free up funds for Liverpool but Newcastle fans have been urged to breathe easy over Isak's future.

Manchester United are the 'first club' to make official contact with Aston Villa over the signing of Emi Martinez, according to Ole.

And they are also the only side to have made any notable progress in pursuing the goalkeeper at this stage of the window.

There are, however, significant differences regarding the price tag.

Villa reportedly want just over £34million for their starting stopper, who will celebrate his 33rd birthday less than a month into the new season. And it is said that United are only willing to pay around half of that figure.

Manchester United and Tottenham have reportedly been told to cough up £70million for Antoine Semenyo. Both clubs are chasing the Bournemouth star but may decide to shelve their interest after learning of the steep potential price tag.

Semenyo enjoyed an excellent season for Bournemouth last season, catching the eyes of bigger Premier League clubs. United and Spurs are understood to have expressed an interest in signing the Ghana international. A formal enquiry is said to have been made by the north Londoners, who are also battling the Red Devils for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.

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According to The Athletic, Spurs were told that Bournemouth valued Semenyo at around £70m. Thomas Frank’s new side are said to have parked their interest for now after learning the potential fee.

Bournemouth’s valuation is perhaps due to the fact that they face losing several key players this summer. Defender Dean Huijsen has already joined Real Madrid in a £50m deal. Illia Zabarnyi, Huijsen’s centre-back partner, has been the subject of repeated bids from Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool are also understood to be closing in on a deal for left-back Milos Kerkez. However, Bournemouth have already signed his replacement, French defender Adrien Truffert.

Semenyo has scored 21 goals across the last two seasons and played a key role under Andoni Iraola last term. His versatility was particularly important, with the 26-year-old playing on both wings and as a striker at times during the campaign.

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United and Spurs are both determined to improve their forward options over the coming months. Matheus Cunha has already arrived at Old Trafford from Wolves in a £62.5m switch, while both clubs are engaged in an ongoing battle for Mbeumo.

Frank’s arrival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from Brentford is said to have heightened Spurs’ desire to sign Mbeumo from the Bees. However, the same report claims that the Cameroon international’s preference is a transfer to United.

Spurs’ only senior deals this summer so far were to complete permanent moves for loanees Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel. Both players arrived on loan in January, from Lens and Bayern Munich, respectively, and played significant roles in the club’s Europa League glory.

The north Londoners are said to have an interest in signing an attacking midfielder this summer. Express Sport understands that Eberechi Eze is of interest.