Manchester United are continuing to work on a possible deal to bring Bryan Mbeumo to Old Trafford but could face competition from a Premier League rival.
United offered Brentford £55million for the 25-year-old earlier this week, but the bid was rejected.
A second offer is believed to be imminent, but United risk being foiled by a familiar foe. That is because Tottenham Hotspur — who beat United in last month’s Europa League final, thus denying Ruben Amorim’s team a place in next season’s Champions League — are also keen on Mbeumo.
Newcastle — who will join Spurs in the Champions League after finishing fifth in the Premier League — have also expressed interest in Mbeumo. But Mbeumo made it clear to Newcastle that he would rather move to Old Trafford.
It is understood that the salary on offer at United will be higher than what Spurs will put forward should their interest be formalised.
However, Spurs may have a trump card because they are also plotting a move for Brentford manager Thomas Frank this summer.
Manchester United saw a £55m offer for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo rejected earlier this week
Tottenham are also interested in signing Mbeumo — and Brentford boss Thomas Frank (right)
Frank is the current favourite to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked earlier this week — just 16 days after Tottenham won their first trophy in 17 years.
Mbeumo has an excellent relationship with Frank, who signed him from Troyes in the French second division in 2019.
Since joining for a £5.8m transfer fee, Mbeumo has scored 70 goals in 242 games for Brentford, including 42 in 136 Premier League matches.
Brentford finished 14 points above United — and 18 clear of Spurs — in the league last season.
