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BBC News
16 minutes ago
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- BBC News
Keep or sell Wissa? Fans on whether time is right for Bees exit
We asked whether Brentford should be doing all they can to keep Yoane Wissa or sell the striker, following news he has left the club's pre-season base in Portugal for talks over his future amid interest from other Premier League are some of your comments:Chris: It's perfectly simple really. Wissa MUST remain at the club and we have to rebuff any offers for him. Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard contributed exactly two-thirds of our Premier League goals between them last season (44 of 66). Irrespective of Wissa's age and transfer value, we have to factor in the financial impact of being relegated, especially with a rookie manager. Surely?Elizabeth: If he's unhappy staying, perhaps it's time for him to Although we always seem to recruit well and someone steps up to the plate, I think after losing our manager, goalkeeper, captain and our best forward in this transfer window, and despite buying in some good replacements, losing Wissa would be disappointing. But if he wants to go and they meet our valuation, then he should Wissa is a fan favourite and clearly very popular around the squad. He also scored 19 non-penalty goals last season. All that is almost impossible to replace but I don't think we can stand in his way either. Close that transfer window now!Peter: Never believed it's worth trying to keep a player who wants to go. Get the best deal and move on. I have total faith that the future is Wissa has been a great servant of the club and one of the hardest-working players on the pitch. He would be of serious value to any club and deserves a chance, similar to Mbeumo, to play at a higher level and in Europe. However, his value should not be underestimated and £25m is a joke - £40-50m would show the respect to the player that they really want Mbeumo and Wissa have been great assets. however, with Mbeumo already gone and with all the other changes - particularly Thomas Frank and Christian Norgaard having also left - it's a chance to rebuild again for the future. There is a strong enough squad, and although sad to see him go, it's the right time for Wissa to earn a good sum somewhere else and for Brentford to cash in on this asset. Just when key players have left and you wonder how the Bees will manage, they always succeed in doing a little bit better. Look at Ivan Toney going - the team played even better without him. Same now with Wissa - the club get a worthwhile transfer fee and Wissa gets the big payout he I've always rated Wissa since we signed him. To lose both Mbeumo and Wissa would be tragic. I trust there will be a plan but I'm glad I don't have to make it!Sign up for news alerts on your Premier League club
The Citizen
an hour ago
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- The Citizen
Mbeumo thrilled to follow in Ronaldo's footsteps at ‘biggest club in the world' Man United
The forward has signed a deal with the "club of my dreams" until 2030. Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a deal worth an initial £65 million ($87 million) as Ruben Amorim steps up his overhaul of the team's misfiring attack. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited to be following in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps at the 'biggest club in the world' after signing for Manchester United. After weeks of drawn-out talks, the 25-year-old finally completed his move from Brentford on Monday for £65 million ($87 million) plus a potential £6 million in add-ons. ALSO READ: Rashford closing in on Barcelona move: reports The forward has signed a deal with the 'club of my dreams' until 2030, with the option of a further season. 'From the start I wanted to join this club, this massive club, and now I'm here and I'm just really happy,' the Cameroon international told club media on Tuesday. 'For me, it's the biggest club in the world, in England as well. I think the fans are crazy, the stadium is amazing, and I think every player wants to play here. 'I think my first top was a Manchester United top with Ronaldo behind. It's just such a big club and I'm really happy to be here.' Mbeumo is manager Ruben Amorim's third signing of the summer transfer window after the arrivals of forward Matheus Cunha and left-back Diego Leon. The right-winger, who scored 20 Premier League goals for Brentford last season, has been signed to boost United's firepower. The team managed a paltry 44 goals in 38 Premier League matches last season as they finished an embarrassing 15th in the table. Mbeumo played at Brentford under Thomas Frank, who has since moved on to Tottenham, and he believes Amorim has a similar approach. 'I think they have similar values,' he said. 'He seems really close to his players and his mentality, his winning thinking every time. This is a thing that I need. 'It seems to be a really good group. I think the spirit is really important for winning and with the gaffer I heard only good things about the team.' United head to the United States for their pre-season tour on Tuesday. Their first Premier League game of the season is at home to Arsenal on August 17.
BBC News
3 hours ago
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- BBC News
Gossip: Bees reject Magpies' opening Wissa bid
Brentford have rejected an opening offer of £30m from Premier League rivals Newcastle United for forward Yoane Wissa. (TBRfootball, external)Want more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
BBC News
3 hours ago
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Gossip: Isak wants £300,000 a week to sign new deal
Striker Alexander Isak wants £300,000 a week to sign a new contract at Newcastle. (Talksport, external)Brentford have rejected an opening offer of £30m from Newcastle for 28-year-old DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa. (TBRfootball, external)Want more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
North Wales Chronicle
5 hours ago
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- North Wales Chronicle
Bryan Mbeumo excited to follow in Ronaldo's footsteps at ‘biggest club' Man Utd
After seven weeks and some tense talks between the clubs, the 25-year-old finally completed his move from Brentford on Monday for £65million plus a potential £6million in add-ons. Mbeumo has signed a deal until 2030, with the option of a further season, at what he calls the 'club of my dreams' – one whose shirt he wore as a kid growing up in France. A post shared by Manchester United (@manchesterunited) 'For me, it's the biggest club in the world, in England as well. I think the fans are crazy, the stadium is amazing, and I think every player wants to play here. 'I think my first top was a Manchester United top with Ronaldo behind. It's just such a big club and, yeah, I'm really happy to be here.' Mbeumo says he idolised Ronaldo and Lionel Messi growing up, as well as admiring Neymar and Eden Hazard, and joins Matheus Cunha in bolstering what has been a blunt United attack. The forward says the Brazil international will 'bring something new' to a team that he is excited to get to know better when they head to the United States for their pre-season tour on Tuesday. 'I think it's really important for me joining a new club,' Mbeumo said. 'It's important to create links as soon as possible, automatism as well with the team-mates, so in and out the pitch. 'The spirit is really important. Yeah, create a group, being involved as soon as possible, for me, it's something really important.' Turning up for his first day in style 😎 🆕 @BMbeumo19 — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 22, 2025 Mbeumo links up with United after scoring 20 Premier League goals for Brentford under Thomas Frank, who has since moved on to Tottenham and is someone he sees similarly to new boss Ruben Amorim. 'I think they have similar values,' he said. 'He seems really close to his players and his mentality, his winning thinking every time. This is a thing that I need. 'It seems to be a really good group. I think the spirit is really important for winning and, yeah, with the gaffer I heard only good things about the team.'
