Tottenham ready to fight Man United for Bryan Mbeumo amid Thomas Frank talks
Tottenham are not only circling Thomas Frank to replace Ange Postecoglou – they are now looking to hijack Manchester United’s £60m move for Bryan Mbeumo, with Brentford already preparing for life without both men.
Tottenham Hotspur’s summer has stalled slightly, with off-field matters needing resolution before they can properly flex their muscles in the transfer market.
The most pressing of those has been the search for a new head coach, following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou.
That delay looks to be nearing its end, as reports have emerged claiming Tottenham are edging closer to appointing a Postecoglou successor, with a final decision expected within the coming days.
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank is the frontrunner to land the Spurs job, with the Lilywhites said to be progressing well in their pursuit of the Dane, who has long been admired for the work he has done with the Bees.
Tottenham eye Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo in £60m hijack move
It has now been revealed that Thomas Frank may not be the only man heading to Hotspur Way this summer, as reports indicate he could be joined by one of Brentford’s standout attacking talents.
According to The Sun, Tottenham are ready to join the race for Bryan Mbeumo, who enjoyed a sensational campaign at the Gtech Community Stadium, scoring 20 goals in 38 Premier League appearances.
Manchester United had been seen as favourites to land the 25-year-old forward, but it is now understood that Tottenham are hopeful of leveraging their return to the UEFA Champions League to tempt Mbeumo their way.
United are reportedly closing in on a £60m deal, and while Tottenham have the funds to match that valuation, the deciding factor could be wages, with the Red Devils expected to table a significantly larger financial package than Spurs.
Spurs could move for more Brentford players alongside Mbeumo
Of course, Bryan Mbeumo may not be the only Brentford player Tottenham target this summer, particularly if Thomas Frank makes the switch to north London as expected.
Tottenham have been repeatedly linked with Yoane Wissa in recent months, and the forward could represent a shrewd acquisition should Richarlison depart during the window.
Wissa came within a goal of matching Mbeumo’s 20-goal tally, despite playing three games fewer than the Cameroon international.
Another player to watch is Mikkel Damsgaard, as Tottenham have tracked Damsgaard in the past during the summer of 2020, following the Euros. With a change in management very likely, a fresh approach for the Brentford midfielder would not be surprising.
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