Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is reportedly keen on bringing compatriot Bryan Mbeumo to Old Trafford, with the race to sign the striker heating up with Tottenham Hotspur. Mbeumo has been in the spotlight after a breakout season at Brentford, where he scored 20 Premier League goals and was named the Bees' player of the year. His impressive form has put him on the radar of England's big guns.
The Red Devils are currently leading the race for Mbeumo's signature, but the move to Tottenham by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank has made the prospect of moving to North London "interesting" for the player. Despite this, sources say Mbeumo is still leaning towards Old Trafford, where the club are looking to overhaul their squad with the arrival of new signing Matheus Cunha.
Man Utd and Tottenham are competing to sign Bryan Mbeumo (Photo: Getty).
According to the Manchester Evening News, Onana is actively using his close relationship with the Cameroon national team to convince Mbeumo to choose Man Utd over Tottenham. Mbeumo has won 22 caps for the team since making his debut in 2022, while Onana is a mainstay with 48 appearances.
Man Utd had an initial bid of £60m rejected by Brentford for Mbeumo, while Tottenham have made a higher bid of £70m, hoping to reunite the player with manager Frank. Mbeumo's contract expires next season, although there is an option to extend it until 2027, which could prompt Brentford to sell their prized asset when his value is at its highest.
Breaking his silence amid speculation, Mbeumo chose to focus on his time at Brentford under Thomas Frank, rather than directly addressing his future. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "Frank has done a lot for me. He really believed in me from the start. I think he has developed the team really well, and he has developed me as a person and a player. So I can only wish him all the best, and I'm sure he will do well."
He also had nothing but praise for Frank: "He knows everything; he's really smart and knows what he wants to bring to the team, and is always clear about how he wants the players to play. He's been fantastic for Brentford."
Asked about the growing transfer rumours, Mbeumo admitted: "I think it's a bit new to me. I think that's probably the life of a footballer and you have to accept that."
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