Newcastle United are firmly in the race to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo after head coach Eddie Howe decided to prioritise luring a right-sided attacker to St James' Park as he aims to build on a season which has seen his side win the Carabao Cup and move to within touching distance of Champions League qualification, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Magpies allowed Miguel Almiron to head through the exit door midway through the campaign, with the Paraguayan returning to Major League Soccer outfit Atlanta United in a deal worth £8million, resulting in fan favourite Jacob Murphy having a lack of competition for a regular starting berth.
But Howe is determined to change that and could put the funds from the departure of Lloyd Kelly, who will complete a permanent switch worth £20million to Serie A heavyweights Juventus when his initial loan spell comes to an end, towards landing Mbeumo from domestic counterparts Brentford when the transfer window reopens.
Howe Pinpointing Mbeumo as Serious Option
Cameroon international earmarked as potential summer arrival
Bryan Mbeumo in action for Brentford
Howe has identified Mbeumo as a standout target for Newcastle, according to GMS sources, and there is a serious possibility of the Tyneside giants heading to the negotiating table during the summer even though current employers Brentford are expected to demand a fee in the region of £60million.
The Cameroon international's performances over the course of the campaign have resulted in the west Londoners being in a position to set a lucrative price tag despite him edging towards entering the final 12 months of a contract which allows him to pocket £45,000-per-week, but the Magpies are continuing to monitor his situation.
GMS sources have been informed that Newcastle are in the mix to recruit Mbeumo, who has found the back of the net 19 times in all competitions this term, as they actively search for a solution on the right-hand side of their attack ahead of the transfer window officially reopening for business.
Bryan Mbeumo's statistics for Brentford this season
The wide forward is in-demand, with Manchester United among his suitors, but the Magpies have earmarked him as an option who would be capable of making an instant impact due to already having vast amounts of Premier League experience thanks to his fruitful spell on Brentford's books.
Newcastle are in danger of facing further competition from the likes of Arsenal and Nottingham Forest for Mbeumo's services, GMS sources have learned, and the widespread interest means that it is becoming increasingly likely that this weekend's clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers will be the final appearance in his current surroundings.
Magpies May Enter Negotiations for Mbeumo
Right-sided attackers being evaluated by recruitment department
Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo celebrating
GMS sources have been told that Newcastle have remained very keen on landing Mbeumo despite deciding to continue evaluating a host of right-sided attackers ahead of the summer, leading to members of the recruitment department refusing to rule out the possibility of a formal offer being made.
The 25-year-old has been described as 'outstanding' by Alan Shearer, the Premier League's top goalscorer of all-time, and Howe is seriously interested in having him among his options as he seeks to give his Magpies squad more depth ahead of a campaign which will include European action.
Mbeumo is seen by Newcastle and other suitors as a potential acquisition who is entering his prime, GMS sources understand, while his steady improvement since arriving in the top flight highlights a clear upward trajectory as he contemplates whether to embark on a fresh challenge.
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GMS sources recently revealed that the Magpies are adamant they will not sell Tino Livramento, after he has been the subject of interest from domestic counterparts Manchester City, and there is no appetite to enter negotiations thanks to him being at the forefront of future plans at St James' Park.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 19/05/2025
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