Man United Consider Two Alternative Attackers Amid Mbeumo Pursuit | OneFootball

Mbeumo in Demand as Manchester United and Spurs Step Up Chase

Bryan Mbeumo has become a major talking point in this summer’s transfer market, with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur both eyeing the Brentford forward. As reported by Sky Sports, the Cameroon international is admired at Old Trafford, but Spurs may now have the upper hand thanks to a familiar face in the dugout.

United made an early move, offering £45 million plus £10 million in add-ons, only to be knocked back by Brentford. The West London club are standing firm on their valuation, believed to exceed £60 million.

“One source has told Sky Sports News that as it stands Mbeumo is still leaning towards Manchester United, who are expected to go back in with a fresh offer for the Brentford forward.”

Still, Tottenham have quietly edged their way into pole position, aided by the recent appointment of Thomas Frank, Mbeumo’s former boss and biggest advocate at Brentford.

Photo: IMAGO

Spurs Receive Encouragement Over Mbeumo Deal

Tottenham’s interest is far from speculative. Sky Sports notes that “Spurs have held initial discussions with Brentford about a deal for Bryan Mbeumo”, with the appointment of Frank reigniting a bond between player and manager.

Sources close to the deal suggest Mbeumo is “more intrigued in a Spurs move now that Thomas Frank has been appointed head coach.” That personal relationship could tip the balance in Spurs’ favour, especially if the clubs can agree a fee.

Yet United aren’t stepping aside. Ruben Amorim remains keen on adding firepower and pace to his frontline, and Mbeumo’s Premier League pedigree makes him an ideal candidate.

Alternatives Considered as Transfer Saga Continues

As the race tightens, both United and Spurs are preparing contingency plans. Should Mbeumo prove elusive, attention may shift to Antoine Semenyo and Eberechi Eze.

Sky Sports reports that, “Manchester United will switch their focus to landing Bournemouth’s 25-year-old Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, or Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze, 26, if they fail to sign Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.”

Spurs had also been looking at Semenyo, particularly during the final days of Ange Postecoglou’s tenure. The Cherries striker could represent a more affordable option, though neither he nor Eze boasts the same chemistry with Frank that Mbeumo does.

Photo IMAGO

Brentford Ready to Let Go – But Only at Right Price

There appears to be no bitterness from Brentford. As Sky Sports put it, “There is a feeling at Brentford that Mbeumo has earned the chance to move to a bigger club this summer if one meets his valuation.”

The 25-year-old has been a central figure in the Bees’ Premier League journey. Losing him would sting, but the reality of modern football economics suggests this may be the moment to cash in, especially if a bidding war brews between two of England’s biggest clubs.

Our View – EPL Index Analysis

Bryan Mbeumo is precisely the kind of wide forward United have lacked in recent seasons: dynamic, productive, and experienced in the Premier League. That he’s reportedly leaning towards Old Trafford is encouraging, and suggests the club’s stature still carries weight despite recent inconsistency.

However, the spectre of Spurs and the Thomas Frank connection is troubling. If United lose Mbeumo to a rival because they hesitated over valuation, it will feel like another misstep in a window that demands decisiveness. Fans are tired of long-running sagas that end in failure, the Frenkie de Jong and Jude Bellingham chases still linger in the memory.

Antoine Semenyo and Eberechi Eze are decent fallback options, but neither feels like a top-tier target. Eze, while immensely talented, plays deeper than United’s current need. Semenyo has pace and strength, but lacks the final-third consistency of Mbeumo.

In short, if Mbeumo is Amorim’s man, United need to back their manager, match the asking price, and seal the deal. Letting him join a top-six rival, especially one on the rise under Frank, would be difficult to digest.