Manchester United and Tottenham hope to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo this summer this summer after the 25-year-old last season delivered 20 Premier League goals in 38 games
Manchester United is said to be convinced that they will win the race to sign Brentford Bryan Mbeumo, despite Tottenham's attempts to hijack the deal. Spurs played a play for Mbeumo after he had appointed Thomas Frank as their new manager.
Frank managed Mbeumo for six years in Brentford and Tottenham to offer the 25-year-old Champions League football after they qualified for the tournament by beating United 1-0 to win the Europa League.
Mirror Football understands that Spurs has made an offer of £ 70 million for Mbeumo, which is worth a first £ 65 million plus £ 5 million in add-ons. The news from Manchester Evening now reports that United remains the front runners.
It is claimed that Mbeumo still prefers a move to United Boven Tottenham, despite the impact that Frank had on his career while attending the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. When he was asked about his future, Mbeumo told Sky Sports: “The (speculation) is a bit new to me, I would say!
“I think it can be the life of a football player and you have to accept it. It has been my best season so far in the Premier League. And even collectively I think we played very good games. I think we had bad luck to chase the Europe spot, but I think it has been a fantastic season.
“He [Frank] Did so much for me. He literally trusted me from the start, “said Mbeumo.” I think he has developed the team so well.
“He also developed me as a person and a player. So I can only wish him the very best, and I am sure he will do well.
“I think he knows everything. He is really smart. He knows where he wants to bring the team, how he wants to play. I think he has been fantastic for Brentford.
“I think he will of course have some time to adapt. [Champions League] Games, more expectations, as you said, but I am sure he will do well.
“He knows how to talk to people. He knows how to build a group. And that's why we played so well.
“They are big shoes to fill. I think, (Frank had) seven years as head coach. So it will clearly change, but let's take a look.”