Bryan Mbeumo responds immediately as Tottenham trump Man Utd with huge transfer offer
The summer transfer window is heating up, and few names are drawing as much attention as Bryan Mbeumo. The Brentford forward, coming off a spectacular season where he netted 20 goals in the Premier League, has rapidly become one of the most coveted players in English football. Clubs across the top flight are circling, but the question remains: where will the Cameroonian star call home next?
For a long time, Newcastle United had Mbeumo firmly in their sights. The Magpies were believed to be preparing a serious bid to bring the 25-year-old to St James’ Park as part of their attacking reinforcements. However, the move has stalled—and now appears dead in the water. Sources close to the Tyneside club suggest that Newcastle were put off not only by Brentford’s steep asking price but also by the player’s wage demands. Meanwhile, insiders connected to Mbeumo’s camp maintain that he never seriously entertained the idea of moving to the North East in the first place, preferring a club with bigger ambitions and a larger stage.
That’s where Manchester United entered the fray. Fresh off securing Wolves’ Matheus Cunha in a major deal, United quickly shifted their focus to Mbeumo, making the dynamic forward their next top priority. The Red Devils made a strong initial offer—£45 million up front with an additional £10 million in performance-related bonuses. Brentford, however, rejected the bid without hesitation. United returned with an improved package, but again, the Bees held firm.
Enter Tottenham Hotspur, with new head coach Thomas Frank eager to reunite with the player he helped nurture and elevate during their time together at Brentford. Frank, appointed by Spurs to usher in a new era of football in North London, wasted no time in urging the club to move decisively for Mbeumo. And Spurs did just that—Mirror Football exclusively revealed on Friday night that Tottenham have now tabled a significant £70 million bid: £65 million guaranteed with £5 million in add-ons.
This offer eclipses United’s last proposal by a full £10 million in guaranteed money and signals serious intent from Spurs, who are looking to revamp their frontline under Frank’s guidance. Yet, despite Tottenham’s aggressive approach, Mbeumo is still believed to favour a move to Old Trafford. Sources suggest that personal terms are a sticking point—United are reportedly willing to offer the Brentford star a lucrative salary package worth between £150,000 and £175,000 per week, with bonuses potentially taking his total earnings up to £200,000 a week.
Tottenham, in contrast, operate under a far more rigid wage structure. Matching those numbers would require the North London side to shatter their internal salary ceiling, with current expectations being that they would offer Mbeumo between £130,000 and £140,000 a week—still substantial, but ultimately shy of United’s deal when bonuses are factored in.
As the transfer drama played out behind closed doors on Friday afternoon, Mbeumo himself added fuel to the fire with a cryptic social media post. For the first time since Frank’s departure from Brentford had been confirmed, Mbeumo acknowledged the news by resharing the club’s official announcement on Instagram—nearly a full day later—and captioned it with two prayer emojis. The message was open to interpretation: a gesture of gratitude? A hopeful plea to be reunited at Spurs? Or simply a respectful nod to his former manager? Regardless, the timing of the post was no coincidence and has only intensified speculation about his future.
What’s not up for debate is how highly Frank values Mbeumo. While still at Brentford, the Danish manager had spoken candidly about the forward’s influence and importance. “I’m the head coach. I want my best players to stay forever,” Frank said earlier this year. “Bryan is thriving, playing fantastically well, and he’s very happy here. But as I’ve said many times, we’re a selling club. If the right price comes in—and it would need to be very expensive—then I’m sure the club will be open to it.”
Now, with Frank stepping into his new role at Tottenham, the situation has changed dramatically. Spurs are no longer just one of many suitors—they are front and centre, making the strongest financial play for Mbeumo’s services. The big question is whether the player is ready to follow his former mentor to North London or if the pull of Manchester United’s prestige and financial package will prove too strong to resist.
As things stand, the saga is far from over. But with bids flying in and social media hints adding intrigue, all eyes will remain fixed on Bryan Mbeumo and the next chapter of his Premier League journey.