Trouble for INEOS: United’s rivals join them in race for ‘incredible’ £60m-rated Premier League star, contact made

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·9 giugno 2025

Trouble for INEOS: United’s rivals join them in race for ‘incredible’ £60m-rated Premier League star, contact made

After being granted an almost free run at Brentford wantaway Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United’s hopes of a seamless transfer could be scuppered by another Premier League club.

It was confirmed a over a week ago that the forward had given his priority to the Red Devils amidst interest from Arsenal, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur — despite all three providing him the opportunity to play Champions League football for the first time in his career.

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Already have United’s plans been slightly hindered by Brentford’s high demands; after seeing INEOS chiefs activate Matheus Cunha’s £62.5 million release clause, the Bees have made it clear that they value their talisman in the same region and, as such, will not accept any lowballing bids.

United suffer early setback in Bryan Mbeumo approach

This led to United’s opening £55m proposal (£45m upfront and £10m in add-ons) being rebuffed last week, prompting the side’s key decision-makers to go back to the drawing board and reevaluate their approach.

They may want to act fast, too. Tottenham are closing in on the appointment of Thomas Frank after relieving Ange Postecoglou of his duties on Friday, and CaughtOffside believes the Bees boss will look to bring Mbeumo with him to North London to kickstart his new project with Spurs.

Thomas Frank poised to pursue Mbeumo after agreeing to fill Spurs vacancy

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You couldn’t blame Frank for setting his sights on an instant reunion with a forward he previously hailed as ‘incredible’, as Mbeumo is on the back of a career-best campaign in 2024/2025, which saw him net 20 Premier League goals and contribute a further eight assists.

Not only that, but the Cameroonian international was also available to start every single match of the 38-game term.

It was Frank who brought Mbeumo to England when he signed for the West London outfit from Troyes in August 2019 for just £5m. He has since accumulated 242 appearances, 70 goals and 51 assists under the Dane.