Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign Manchester United’s top target Bryan Mbeumo, having held talks with Brentford regarding a move for the forward, according to reports.
United were seen as the front-runners for Mbeumo and are currently locked in discussions with the Bees after seeing an opening offer of £55million rejected.
Mbeumo is seen as a key target for United, who have already brought in Wolves striker Matheus Cunha in a bid to improve their lacklustre attack which managed just 44 Premier League goals last term.
The 25-year-old had seemingly indicated that he preferred a move to Manchester to Spurs as he told the Red Devils of his desire to link up with Ruben Amorim and aid the Portuguese boss’ rebuild.
But with Thomas Frank now at the helm at Tottenham, things look to have changed. The Lilywhites, who beat United in the Europa League final last month, are now threatening to hijack Mbeumo’s move to Old Trafford.
The winger is understood to be ‘intrigued’ at the prospect of reuniting with the Dane and the clubs will now try to agree on a fee, with Brentford understood to be valuing Mbeumo in excess of £60million.
Tottenham have reportedly initiated talks with Brentford over a move for Bryan Mbeumo
Thomas Frank’s appointment at Spurs is said to have made Mbeumo think about the move
Ruben Amorim is keen on mending his failing attack with Mbeumo and United have had a £55m bid rejected for the winger
Frank was unveiled as Tottenham’s new head coach – following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou – on Thursday evening, having spent nine years at the Bees, seven of which came as manager.
One year into his tenure in the hot seat at Brentford, Frank brought in a teenage Mbeumo from Troyes and over time nurtured him into one of the most exciting attacking talents in the Premier League.
The forward, who has flourished since Ivan Toney departed last summer, netted a superb 20 Premier League goals last term, nine more than Spurs’ top scorer Brennan Johnson.
Having finished 17th in the league in the season just passed, Tottenham are now keen to add some much-needed firepower to their attack and it appears that they admire Mbeumo.
They are also believed to be keen on Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, who netted 11 times in 37 Premier League games last term.
A second offer from United for Mbeumo is believed to be imminent, but the attraction of Champions League football at Spurs, and the adage that Frank is now at the helm, could turn the tide in Tottenham’s favour.
It is understood that the salary on offer to the winger – who is believed to hope for a mammoth £250,000-a-week – at United will be higher than what Spurs will put forward.
Mail Sport understands that the figure was quoted to the clubs who were interested in Mbeumo, although it is unclear whether United will reach it in their bid to sign him.