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Bryan Mbeumo threatens Man Utd transfer U-turn after holding fresh talks
Manchester United could receive another transfer blow following Thomas Frank's arrival at Tottenham with a deal for Bryan Mbeumo yet to be sewn up with Brentford
Bryan Mbeumo has been the subject of discussions between Brentford and Tottenham - and the forward is now interested in a move to Spurs. Mbeumo had declared his desire to move to Manchester United earlier this month.
The Red Devils have already seen a bid rejected for the Premier League star who bagged 20 goals in 2024/25. The Bees want a £60million fee for the Cameroon international with talk of United making an improved offer in excess of that figure mounting after their first failure.
But now, the arrival of Thomas Frank at Tottenham as Ange Postecoglou's successor could tempt Mbeumo to change tact. Mbeumo is said to hold be more intrigued by a move across London following the appointment of Frank as head coach.
Mirror Football exclusively reported that Frank told Spurs he wanted them to rival United for Mbeumo. The ex-Troyes ace would be able to play in the Champions League in north London, which could hand Tottenham a key advantage.
Newcastle United saw a move for the much-wanted star rejected in January and appear to have not competed for his signature this summer such were Mbeumo's salary demands for United. It was suggested the attacker has been offered a salary that could reach £200,000-a-week.
Mbeumo has a year left on his contract with an option for a further year, leaving the Bees in a healthy position to negotiate for the moment. Brentford have already received £10m from Spurs as compensation for Frank.
The Dane's new side are said to only be willing to foot up £130,000-a-week with additional bonuses. But the draw of Frank and European football could yet prove crucial.
Speaking about Mbeumo's future earlier this summer, Frank suggested top teams should be looking at the player given his successes last term. The 51-year-old also admitted it would only be fair for Brentford to receive a signficant fee.
"It is clear that if he is to be sold, it must be for a nice, nice amount. It is a lot. Really a lot," he said. Then it is clear that it is impossible to replace him one for one. It cannot be done. There is a reason why he costs x number of million pounds, and we do not have x number of million pounds to buy for."
He added: "I would say that I would be surprised if a lot of big clubs don't look at him. I would be surprised with what he has to offer.
"How many wingers score 20 goals for a mid-table club? And then with seven assists plus his work ethic. And his character. All these things mean that he has a lot, so he is a good player.'
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