Tottenham Hotspur open talks to sign Man United target Bryan Mbeumo | OneFootball

Manchester United are increasingly at risk of missing out Bryan Mbeumo as Tottenham Hotspur want to reunite the 25-year-old forward with Thomas Frank in North London, according to Sky Sports.

United have identified Mbeumo as a key target this summer to bolster Ruben Amorim’s misfiring forward line.

Mbeumo scored 20 goals and provided eight assists in the Premier League last season, demonstrating a cutting edge in the opposition box sorely lacking amongst the existing attackers at Old Trafford.

The Cameroon international is also pacy and powerful in equal measure with positional versatility, having played as a striker, winger, and even as a wing-back for Brentford. It’s evident why Amorim would want such a talent in his squad next season.

United tabled an opening offer worth £55 million – £45 million up front with £10 million in add-ons – for Mbeumo earlier this month after receiving word from the player he was prioritising a move to the Theatre of Dreams ahead of other Premier League clubs.

This was rejected by Brentford, however, with the West London side holding out for a fee in excess of £60 million, citing United’s deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ talisman Matheus Cunha as a benchmark.

United were expected to return with a second offer closer to this mark but noises emanating from Old Trafford are the club will not be held to ransom this summer.

Arsenal and Newcastle United also hold interest in Mbeumo but it is Tottenham who look ready to rival United after appointing Brentford manager Thomas Frank as their replacement for Ange Postecoglou.

Lyall Thomas (Sky Sports) reveals Spurs have held “initial discussions” with Brentford over a deal for Mbeumo with Frank’s switch to North London “increas[ing] their chances” of convincing the Cameroonian to choose the Lilywhites over the Red Devils.

Tweet: “Exclusive: #Tottenham have held initial discussions with #Brentfordfc about a potential deal for Bryan Mbeumo. Frank to #Spurs increases their chances – but they also remain interested in Antoine Semenyo.”

Thomas states Spurs are also interested in Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo – another player of interest at Old Trafford – but it appears as if Mbeumo has emerged as their first-choice option.

United will have to move quickly to cement their lead in the race and agree a deal with Brentford when the transfer window reopens on June 16, or else risking losing out on another key target to a Premier League rival.

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