Man Utd face huge Bryan Mbeumo blow as Prem rivals 'ready to hijack' transfer

Bryan Mbeumo has been tipped to join Man United

Manchester United are reportedly set to face transfer competition from Tottenham Hotspur for Brentford ace Bryan Mbeumo. The Red Devils have already seen one offer rejected by Brentford, with Spurs now said to have thrown their name into the mix. It comes after Tottenham opted to part ways with Ange Postecoglou just weeks after the Aussie ended Spurs' trophy drought with a win over United in the Europa League final. Thomas Frank has been mooted as Tottenham's first-choice replacement, with Mbeumo having dazzled under the Danish tactician at Brentford. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

It's reported by The Sun that Spurs are keen to hijack the Mbeumo deal, with the north Londoners hoping the addition of Frank as manager could help persuade the attacker. As a result of beating United in the Europa League final, Spurs can offer any prospective summer transfer targets the chance to play Champions League football next season. By contrast, United are set for a season away from European football of any kind, having finished 15th in the Premier League table. That hasn't stopped Ruben Amorim's side from attacking the transfer market, and after sealing a £62.5million deal for Matheus Cunha, the Red Devils are eyeing up another big-money move for Mbeumo.

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Spurs are hoping Thomas Frank and Bryan Mbeumo's existing relationship will work in their favour

Earlier this week, the Old Trafford outfit were reported to have lodged a deal worth £55m for Mbeumo, which was swiftly rejected by the Bees. United, intent on landing the 25-year-old, upped their offer, which according to ESPN, is believed to be in excess of £60m. Newcastle United, who are also in the Champions League, had been touted as a suitor, but Mbeumo is believed to favour a move to United ahead of the Magpies. As such, United are keen to wrap the deal up as quickly as possible, as the rebuild under Amorim continues.

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