Rumoured target makes it clear where he wants to play next season in blow Tottenham’s transfer hopes
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly remain keen on winning the race for Bryan Mbeumo, but a new report has suggested that the forward is leaning towards rejecting the Lilywhites’ advances in favour of a move elsewhere.
Mbeumo has taken his game to a new level since Ivan Toney’s departure from Brentford, and the forward finished the 2024-25 campaign with 20 goals and eight assists, his most productive season yet.
This has put him firmly in Tottenham’s sights, with a number of outlets reporting over recent months suggesting Spurs are ready to push ahead with a move for Mbeumo.
It is clear that the Lilywhites will not have a free run at the Brentford star, with some reports claiming over recent days that Newcastle are ready to battle Tottenham for Mbeumo.
A fresh update has now suggested that the competition is now intensifying for the 25-year-old, who has now made his preference clear of where he wants to play next season.
Bryan Mbeumo wants to join Manchester United
This update comes from The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who says the Bees star is on the radar of Tottenham, Arsenal, and Newcastle, but he favours a move elsewhere.
The journalist claims that the Cameroon international has decided that he wants to move to Old Trafford after Manchester United stepped forward with their interest.
United are now set to begin talks with Brentford over a deal for Mbeumo, and the striker has made it clear that he will move to the Europa League finalists if the two clubs can strike an agreement.
Worrying sign for Tottenham as Man United are handing them blow after blow
This report regarding Mbeumo comes on the back of Manchester United having already confirmed the arrival of former Wolves forward Matheus Cunha.
After the Lilywhites beat the Red Devils to the Europa League title and secured Champions League qualification, many would have expected the North London club to be the more attractive destination for players.
The fact United seem to be out-manoeuvring Spurs in the transfer window should serve as a wake-up call to Daniel Levy and the Tottenham hierarchy who really need to get moving in the current transfer window.
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