Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Bryan Mbeumo, but beating Manchester United to his signature is going to be difficult.
Tottenham have confirmed Thomas Frank’s appointment as manager and with that comes the opportunity to target players he has previously worked with. Bryan Mbeumo worked with Frank for six years at Brentford, and he has been linked with a move to Spurs.
A recent report revealed Thomas Frank wants Bryan Mbeumo at Tottenham. In order to grant their new manager’s wish Tottenham looked to hijack Mbeumo’s potential move to Manchester United.
On Friday afternoon, it was revealed that Mbeumo is now more intrigued by Spurs after the arrival of Frank, while the London factor could be a draw for the Brentford star.
However, others have claimed that Frank is unlikely to poach any of Brentford’s players this summer. As well as this, Tottenham are said to be unlikely to sign Mbeumo due to his strong links with Manchester United.
Tottenham transfer update on Bryan Mbeumo
Football Insider have revealed Mbeumo could still join Tottenham due to the belief added by Frank’s arrival. However, it would be a ‘stunning development’ if Spurs could land a deal, as Manchester United are still in the driving seat to sign the Cameroon international.
Transfer correspondent Peter O’Rourke told Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast: “It’s going to be difficult to beat Man United to Mbeumo.
“United are well down the line on this move, and the player himself wishes to make that move to Old Trafford rather than other potential clubs.
“Thomas Frank could be a big pull for Mbeumo, but United are very optimistic that they’ll be able to land the Cameroon international.
“They’ve had one bid rejected and talks are ongoing with Brentford. They just need to reach a compromise over his fee and then that deal will get done.
“The other factor is that Spurs won’t be able to match United on wages they could offer.
“So Man United are still in the driving seat to get this done, despite suggestions that Tottenham could hijack their move.”
Who are Tottenham’s Bryan Mbeumo alternatives?
Spurs are interested in signing Bradley Barcola from PSG. However, this could be a difficult deal to get over the line, as he would cost more than £40m. Also, Tottenham face competition from Bayern Munich to sign Barcola.
Mbeumo and Barcola are not the only wingers capturing Tottenham’s interest. Spurs are considering a move for Dorgeles Nene. The RB Salzburg winger picked up 24 goal contributions last season and can play on either wing.
Tottenham are also said to be looking at both Antoine Semenyo and Tyler Dibling as Mbeumo alternatives.
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