Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo Attracts Manchester United, Tottenham Bids Amid Transfer Speculation

Bryan Mbeumo, Brentford's winger and a standout performer with 20 Premier League goals last season, is the subject of a transfer battle primarily between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur following the appointment of his former manager Thomas Frank at Spurs. While Tottenham have reportedly made a competitive offer and can offer Champions League football, Mbeumo appears to favor a move to Manchester United, influenced in part by international teammate André Onana's positive endorsement of the club. Brentford has set a high valuation of around £60 million for Mbeumo, rejecting an initial United bid, and the club is open to selling if the asking price is met, reflecting their status as a selling club. Mbeumo expressed gratitude and respect for Frank, crediting him for his development both as a player and a person, but did not indicate a clear preference for reuniting with the former manager at Spurs. The winger also acknowledged that dealing with intense transfer speculation is a new aspect of his career that he is learning to accept. Both Manchester United and Tottenham had disappointing domestic campaigns last season, but Spurs’ Europa League success and Champions League qualification provide a significant lure in the transfer tussle.