Brentford manager Thomas Frank has already warned Manchester United that any deal to sign Bryan Mbeumo this summer will not be cheap.
Mbeumo is coming off a stunning season for the Bees, scoring 20 Premier League goals, weighing in with a further seven assists, and has reportedly revealed his preference of club were he to depart.
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Whilst Arsenal are known admirers, as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options, Newcastle have also been touted as a potential destination for the Cameroon international as Eddie Howe aims to ease the burden on star striker Alexander Isak.
Although both clubs as well as Tottenham - another reported interested suitor - can offer Mbeumo Champions League football next season, he favours a move to Old Trafford if a deal can be agreed.
According to the Athletic, Mbeumo has decided he wants to join Man Utd who are now expected to open talks with Brentford in bid to sign forward this summer.
This development will not come as a shock to Frank as he is expecting bids for Mbeumo, but he has also said an exit will only come with a high price.
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"It is clear that if he is to be sold, it must be for a nice, nice amount," Frank said of Mbeumo to Viaplay. "It is a lot. Mucho. Really a lot.
Bryan Mbeumo enjoyed a brilliant 2024/25 campaign for Brentford (AFP via Getty Images)
Bryan Mbeumo enjoyed a brilliant 2024/25 campaign for Brentford (AFP via Getty Images)
"Then it is clear that it is impossible to replace him one for one. It cannot be done. There is a reason why he costs x number of million pounds, and we do not have x number of million pounds to buy for.
"I would say that I would be surprised if a lot of big clubs don’t look at him. I would be surprised with what he has to offer.
“How many wingers score 20 goals for a mid-table club? And then with seven assists plus his work ethic. And his character. All these things mean that he has a lot, so he is a good player."