As the tug-of-war between Manchester United and Tottenham for Brentford talisman Bryan Mbeumo ensues, the Cameroonian international's previous admission adds more fuel to the fire

Bryan Mbeumo looks set to leave Brentford this summer, with Manchester United and Tottenham battling it out for the Cameroon international's signature.

The transfer window is about to re-open after shutting following its mini-opening ahead of the summer’s Club World Cup. The window will officially re-open on Monday (16 June) and clubs are continuing to make deals in the interim.

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Manchester United are reportedly refusing to overpay for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo and have supposedly identified the Premier League duo of Antoine Semenyo and Eberechi Eze as cheaper alternatives.

Manchester United have reportedly identified Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze and Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth as two alternative targets if they fail to agree a deal for Bryan Mbeumo. Brentford are demanding a guaranteed £60million fee, having rejected the Red Devils' opening offer worth £45million plus £10m in add-ons.

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Rather than Mbeumo, Tottenham are said to have “stepped up” their interest in Semenyo, according to Sky Sports News. The two-footed forward enjoyed a career-best campaign with the Cherries last term, amassing 11 goals and five assists while Bournemouth set a club-record points tally.

Manchester United has made a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, a person familiar with the situation has told the Associated Press.

Tottenham could look to bring in Yoane Wissa in addition to Bryan Mbeumo having already taken head coach Thomas Frank from Brentford.