Discussions surrounding Manchester United’s pursuit of Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo have recently subsided, heightening concerns among the fan base.Those feelings have been exacerbated by

Spurs have just appointed Mbeumo’s former boss Thomas Frank as their new manager after paying Brentford £10m to hire him as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement. Frank would like to bring Mbeumo with him to Tottenham and Spurs have expressed an interest to Brentford in doing a deal.

United are in a commanding position to sign Mbeumo, an in-the-know journalist has revealed, and with fellow suitors Spurs instead working on a £70m alternative