- Man United had a £55m bid for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo rejected last week
- Reports emerged last weekend that Tottenham were also interested in the striker
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Man United are continuing talks for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo after last week’s opening offer of £55million was rejected.
The Red Devils were dealt a blow last weekend when reports emerged that Tottenham were entering the race for the 25-year-old.
Mbeumo is seen as a key target for United, who are looking to improve their lacklustre squad after a dreadful campaign. The Red Devils scored just 44 goals in the Premier League, the second lowest of any non-relegated side.
Since joining for a £5.8m transfer fee, Mbeumo has scored 70 goals in 242 games for Brentford, including 42 in 136 Premier League matches — exactly the kind of firepower Ruben Amorim‘s side are after.
But they are not Mbeumo’s only admirer and the connection with Tottenham is strengthened by the fact Brentford boss Thomas Frank is on the verge of moving to north London.
Mbeumo has an excellent relationship with Frank, who signed him from Troyes in the French second division in 2019.
Bryan Mbeumo has scored 42 goals in 136 Premier League matches since joining Brentford
Bees boss Thomas Frank is on the brink of becoming the new Tottenham Hotspur manager
Ruben Amorim is desperate to improve Man United’s attacking options after a goal-shy season
This has led to fears at Old Trafford that they could again lose out to the side who beat them 1-0 in last month’s Europa League final.
However, Mail Sport has learnt that Spurs are unlikely to enter the race for Mbeumo with sources disclosing that such a prospect was ‘highly unlikely’.
The Cameroon striker could become United’s second signing of the summer behind £62.5m Matheus Cunha.
