- Man Utd are pursuing Mbeumo
- Saw their initial bid of £55m rejected
- Feared that Spurs could derail their pursuit
Getty ImagesMan Utd handed huge boost in race to land Bryan Mbeumo as Tottenham's surprise stance on Brentford star confirmed
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GOALTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Concerns at Old Trafford grew last weekend when speculation suggested that Tottenham were also lining up a move for Mbeumo. The north London club’s supposed interest was amplified by reports linking Brentford manager Thomas Frank with the top job at Spurs. However, those fears have been significantly eased following fresh information that any interest in Mbeumo is "highly unlikely," effectively ruling Spurs out of the race.
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR UNITED?
With Tottenham no longer a threat, United are now in a strong position to secure Mbeumo's services. Talks are ongoing with Brentford, who continue to value their star attacker highly following his standout contributions over the last few seasons. While the £55m ($74.25m) opening bid was turned down, United are expected to return with an improved offer, especially with Ruben Amorim eager to conclude business early in the summer to allow for maximum preparation before the new season kicks off.
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