‘Mbeumo to join Tottenham after Fernandes development at Man Utd’
Tottenham could secure the signing of Bryan Mbeumo thanks to the unlikeliest of sources: Bruno Fernandes.
Tottenham have been linked with Mbuemo, but the forward is widely reported to prefer a move to Manchester United, with the Red Devils also in the running for his signature.
There have been suggestions that the Cameroon international’s stance might have changed thanks to Thomas Frank’s arrival at Tottenham from Brentford.
However, it looks as though it might be United’s captain who helps Tottenham win this transfer race.
Man Utd miss out on financial windfall as Fernandes snubs exit
Manchester United have already had an offer for Mbeumo turned down, with Brentford believed to be holding out for £70million.
Ruben Amorim’s side have already made a big-money signing this summer, bringing in Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m, and there might not be enough left in the budget at Old Trafford to complete a swoop for Mbeumo too.
| Player | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 289 | 84 | 55 | 21.522′ |
Fernandes was widely linked with a £100m move to Al Hilal. However, the midfielder turned down the chance to move to Saudi Arabia, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes this has left United short of cash to sign Mbeumo.
“I still think Mbeumo will join Tottenham,” Wenham said.
“Manchester United have already invested heavily in Matheus Cunha. I think they were planning, regardless of what is now reported, to sell Fernandes to Saudi Arabia.
“However, he turned down that deal, which would have secured United a huge financial windfall. Therefore, I think that is why they’ve been unable to proceed with the Mbeumo deal, and I do think the player will end up at Tottenham.”
Tottenham must prioritise Mbeumo’s signing
Tottenham fans will be hoping their club springs into action for Mbeumo over the next couple of weeks.
Daniel Levy has been handed a huge springboard with the appointment of Frank, while Tottenham are also able to offer UEFA Champions League football next season.
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