Manchester United and Tottenham are in a race to secure Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo this summer, as both sides look to bolster their squad after a dismal 2024/25 Premier League campaign
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08:20, 17 Jun 2025
Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford looks on
Bryan Mbeumo is a wanted man this summer(Image: Getty Images)
Bryan Mbeumo looks to be on the move from Brentford this summer, but the burning question is will he arrive at Old Trafford or the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The 25-year-old winger scored 20 goals and bagged eight assists for the Bees this season, and as a result, a number of their Premier League rivals are linked with him.
Manchester United have been pursuing Mbeumo since the initial summer transfer window opened, with Ruben Amorim looking to bolster his firepower for 2025/26 following a dismal 15th-place finish. The Red Devils reportedly saw an initial bid worth up to £55million rejected by Brentford, who value Mbeumo at £60m.
However, it is said that United are currently preparing another offer for the Cameroon international, who has 22 caps for the country. Thomas Frank moving to north London put the cat amongst the pigeons.
The Danish mastermind, who enjoyed seven years at Brentford, was appointed as Spurs' new manager earlier this month in the wake of Ange Postecoglou's sacking, and he will also be hoping to enhance his attacking options as the Lilywhites finished even lower than United in 17th, albeit beating them in the Europa League final.
Frank's naturally been linked with a move for his now-former star man. As the saga rumbles on, Mirror Football breaks down all the latest developments...
United remain confident
It's claimed United remain confident in their pursuit of Mbeumo despite interest from Spurs. According to the MEN, the forward has told confidants that Old Trafford is his destination of choice, although other sources have claimed that he has not snubbed the possibility of reuniting with Frank at Spurs.
Thomas Frank applauds fans on the pitch
Thomas Frank is interested in reuniting with Bryan Mbeumo
Sources say Spurs are "going hard" for the talisman and are potentially ready to offer a higher salary, but United are still the frontrunners in the race to secure his signature. After already shelling out £62.5m on Matheus Cunha, it's clear Amorim has the backing of the board this summer as he looks to overhaul his inherited squad from Erik ten Hag.
And it is thought that Mbeumo would be perfect for Amorim's patented 3-4-2-1 system as United hope to find an answer for their right-hand flank, given that it has been a problem position at Old Trafford for more than a decade now.
Mbeumo speaks out
Elsewhere, Mbeumo has noted that he "accepts" the speculation surrounding his future. Spurs are said to have held initial talks with Brentford over a deal for the attacker, who finds himself more intrigued by the team now that they have playing under Frank as an added incentive.
And Mbeumo has also spoken out as the transfer saga continues to roll on. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "It (the transfer speculation) is a bit new for me I would say. I think it can be the life of a footballer and you need to accept it."
Ruben Amorim puts his hand on the Manchester United crest with a slight smile
Ruben Amorim remains the frontrunner to secure Bryan Mbeumo's signature
He added: "It's been my best season so far in the Premier League. And even collectively, I think we did play very good games. I think we've been unlucky to chase the Europe spot, but I think it's been a fantastic season."
Despite sources claiming that Mbeumo is more favouring of United this summer, the star has kept his cards incredibly close to his chest since Spurs entered the race for his signature.
Spurs eye a Plan B
It is said that Spurs have a back-up in mind should they be unable to sign Mbeumo this summer, with TEAMtalk claiming that the club have held talks with the representatives of Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth. The winger enjoyed somewhat of a breakthrough season with the Cherries in 2024/25, scoring 11 goals and providing six assists in the Premier League.
As per reports, Semenyo's agents have had regular contact with Spurs, who are currently setting up a formal approach for the player - who can also play as a No. 9. It is said that Bournemouth are unlikely to let the Ghanaian, 25, go for anything less than £60m, however, reflecting his importance as a key player.
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