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Man United are hoping to sign Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo this summer to strengthen their attack.
Newcastle looking at other targets
The winger is expected to cost £60m, amid Brentford’s high valuation of the 25-year-old, after a couple of superb seasons for the Bees. However, reports have also said that the Magpies are looking at alternative targets to Mbeumo.
Both as strong alternatives to Mbeumo, it could mean that United do not face any late hiccups to sign the Brentford winger with potential competition from Newcastle, who have the lure of Champions League football next season.
Man United’s biggest competition isn’t from Newcastle
Frank may be able to persuade Mbeumo to move with him from Brentford to Spurs after having a lot of success together during the winger’s time at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Mbeumo joined the Bees in 2019, when Frank signed him from French side Troyes. He since has scored 70 goals and provided 51 assists for Brentford under the Danish manager.
Spurs also have the lure of Champions League football, after they beat United in the Europa League final, so they should be the Red Devils’ biggest competitors to sign Mbeumo.
However, on the bright side for Ruben Amorim, it has already been reported that Mbeumo wants to move to Old Trafford despite the lack of Champions League football, and so the Red Devils remain the front-runners to sign him.
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