Manchester United and Newcastle are among the clubs chasing 20-goal Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo ahead of the summer transfer window
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has warned Manchester United that Bryan Mbeumo will cost "a lot" of money this summer. The Cameroon international was one of the Premier League's most-potent attackers this season, notching up 20 goals and seven assists for the Bees.
However, Brentford have reluctantly accepted that after nearly six years in west London, Mbeumo could now be set to depart the club and move onto pastures new.
United and Newcastle are eyeing the 25-year-old but Frank insists the Bees won't rollover during transfer negotiations.
The Dane told Tipsbladet: “It is clear that if he is to be sold, it must be for a nice, nice amount. It is a lot. Mucho. Really a lot.
“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."
When asked to shed light on the extent of potential interest, Frank added: “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.”
Between Mbeumo and fellow forward Yoane Wissa, the pair hit 39 goals in the Premier League this term despite losing Ivan Toney to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli last summer.
Mbeumo has just over one year left to run on his current contract but Brentford do have a one-year extension option which the club can activate. United are in the market for attacking reinforcements for Ruben Amorim but they're operating with limited finances after losing the Europa League final to Tottenham. They've now activated Matheus Cunha's release clause, worth £62.5million, so their spending power will now be dictated by player sales.
Newcastle have long been chasing Mbeumo and he has been on their radar for some time while Arsenal had previously looked at the highly-rated winger.
Speaking towards the end of the season, Frank admitted that Brentford remain a selling club and pinpointed that unfortunately, they would struggle to keep hold of their best players moving forward.
The Bees narrowly missed out on UEFA Conference League football but they did secure their second top-half finish in three seasons, ending up in 10th spot.
Football_only
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Only the plastics and casuals want this muppet at United and think the club is going to spend £60-70m on a 27 year old 🤡🤡🤡 Say you know nothing about United and their new transfer strategy without actually saying it [Crylaugh]
one more thing he is 25 not 27..this small info is shown how stupid and clown u r
Football_only
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Only the plastics and casuals want this muppet at United and think the club is going to spend £60-70m on a 27 year old 🤡🤡🤡 Say you know nothing about United and their new transfer strategy without actually saying it [Crylaugh]
u r overconfident just like current manu team. it seems u r just behind Fabrizio Romano for collecting the news.. u r just clueless and needs to understand football first
The_Red_DeviIs
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so what do u know about the transfer policy please explain..I think u r from recruitment team
Its not my job to educate you but you’d know what our new transfer policy is if you listened to reliable sources instead of stupid English newspapers and all the other fake media platforms Do some research and educate yourself so you don’t sound like all the other clueless sheep 🐑
westloord
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Til now I still wonder if he is really 25yrs
westloord
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man u should sign fati he might be a blessing to them
You are not serious why was he not a blessing to barca and Brighton
Football_only
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Another plastic who knows NOTHING about United’s new transfer strategy 🤡🤡🤡 Go bore someone else with your stupidity..!!!
so what do u know about the transfer policy please explain..I think u r from recruitment team
RapagGHUpcoming
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man u should sign fati he might be a blessing to them
The_Red_DeviIs
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Mathis Rayan Cherki from lyon is better
Exactly what I been saying and he’s also 21 and £40m cheaper
lbcrna
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Only the plastics and casuals want this muppet at United and think the club is going to spend £60-70m on a 27 year old 🤡🤡🤡 Say you know nothing about United and their new transfer strategy without actually saying it [Crylaugh]
Mathis Rayan Cherki from lyon is better
lbcrna
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I prefer cherki
oluwatobiclev
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na him money he go use buy ham🤣🤣
The_Red_DeviIs
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did u saw him playing?? he has always positive approach to attack defender
Another plastic who knows NOTHING about United’s new transfer strategy 🤡🤡🤡 Go bore someone else with your stupidity..!!!
Football_only
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Only the plastics and casuals want this muppet at United and think the club is going to spend £60-70m on a 27 year old 🤡🤡🤡 Say you know nothing about United and their new transfer strategy without actually saying it [Crylaugh]
did u saw him playing?? he has always positive approach to attack defender
The_Red_DeviIs
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Only the plastics and casuals want this muppet at United and think the club is going to spend £60-70m on a 27 year old 🤡🤡🤡 Say you know nothing about United and their new transfer strategy without actually saying it [Crylaugh]
The_Red_DeviIs
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Man you plastics are stupid 🤡
The_Red_DeviIs
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No brainer Premeir league experience Great professional Great stats Shows he can
You’re right, you have no brains 🤡
Pass2Pogba
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it's not just what players he wants. if the club doesn't cash out on players. we don't get what Amotim wants. hope you understand
Layacdlno
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No brainer Premeir league experience Great professional Great stats Shows he can
Jatbcdimrt
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If there is player man U need is Neymar JR ASAP
To bring perfect balance in the team
Wiyikmtz
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don't play in useless club Nigerians will give you pressure
Mumu , ma Nigerians get the shitty club?
fihacepy
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That was what he said about Ivan Tony but yet he was cheap. Mr coach keep quiet. Negotiations are behind your back.
Bokcelmopt
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Bokcelmopt
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Bokcelmopt
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Bokcelmopt
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Bokcelmopt
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muhceilrst
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so united are yet to land a single player despite the embarrassing season,
MwenePuta
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Was it Amorim that sold Greenwood?
Amorim found the problem....
zebdeinouy
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After releasing your own, red-hot right winger, Greenwood??? Man UTD has clueless people in key positions.....
Was it Amorim that sold Greenwood?
Habackpy
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If there is player man U need is Neymar JR ASAP
Habackpy
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Man utd really need Mbeumo
No such player is needed, we have better players than him
jicaeils
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mbuemo pls man U need u
Lutadnouyz
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Don't sell mbeumo pls pls
babanoryz
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you already have ONANA from Cameroon ,Amad from Ivory Coast, you want Mbeumo from Cameroon and Osimhen from Nigeria . What will you do during the AFCON?
oluwagoddy
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I’m a barca fan too after united but won’t say anythingbad about barca.
real.. but that club is not being run well... united is a big club, i wonder where they got it wrong, their loaned players are doing well outside of the club
LegendaryItachi
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man u is now the noisey neighbour
I’m a barca fan too after united but won’t say anythingbad about barca.
tipbdilopz
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Man utd really need Mbeumo
Yinkrtuyz
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Brentford beat Man U every game.If he is leaving us he should go to better team unlike Ericsson who left Brentford for Man U.Ericsson is depressed now thanks to Rubbish United.
at least ericksen win something with united. what did brenford won after departure of ericksen? think before you comment my friend
Doyaistuyz
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pls united we need this guy 🙏
yuocknoru
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Brentford beat Man U every game.If he is leaving us he should go to better team unlike Ericsson who left Brentford for Man U.Ericsson is depressed now thanks to Rubbish United.
He is not an idiot he will go where he get paid better
Tenbcikruy
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Please man utd
MwenePuta
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After releasing your own, red-hot right winger, Greenwood??? Man UTD has clueless people in key positions.....
Daphoenix23
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don't play in useless club Nigerians will give you pressure
Do you even have sense?
Voybloprst
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why is every person against United
Lozcdlpyz
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mbuemo should choose between joining man.united or stay put at Brentford.
Lozcdlpyz
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mbuemo needs to make the right choice
oluwagoddy
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man u is now the noisey neighbour
Hiyklnuyz
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Brentford beat Man U every game.If he is leaving us he should go to better team unlike Ericsson who left Brentford for Man U.Ericsson is depressed now thanks to Rubbish United.
you win manu since Eric move to Manu , Brentford won what ..... Brentford is a small club and is going to be a small club for ever
Cohabdensy
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Brentford beat Man U every game.If he is leaving us he should go to better team unlike Ericsson who left Brentford for Man U.Ericsson is depressed now thanks to Rubbish United.
messifansworldwide
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they will use their media to insult you let them sign their Oshimen so he can flop