Bryan Mbeumo breaks silence on Manchester United and Tottenham transfer links

Bryan Mbeumo says transfer rumours are just part and parcel of being a footballer and he must ‘accept’ the incessant speculation linking him with both Manchester United and Tottenham this summer.

The 25-year-old enjoyed an outstanding season with Brentford in the Premier League, finishing with 20 goals and seven assists in 38 appearances to help the Bees to a tenth-placed finish.

Ivan Toney’s departure for the Saudi Pro League last summer meant there was pressure on Mbeumo to step up and help fill the void – and the Cameroon international did not disappoint, proving he was more than ready to be Brentford’s main man.

Mbeumo’s earned himself plenty of admirers with his eye-catching performances across the campaign, including United and Spurs, with both clubs on the hunt for attacking reinforcements.

While Mbeumo reportedly favours a switch to Old Trafford, Thomas Frank has told Tottenham to do everything in their power to ensure Brentford’s top scorer follows him from west London to the north of the capital.

‘It’s a bit new for me, I would say, but that can be the life of a footballer,’ Mbeumo told Sky Sports while on the grid at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.

‘You need to accept it.’

Mbeumo is pleased with how the season panned out, despite Brentford missing out in their quest for European qualification.

He added: ‘It’s been my best season so far in the Premier League and, even collectively, we did play very good games.

‘I think we’ve been unlucky in chasing the European spot, but it has been a fantastic season.’

Mbeumo credits Frank with developing him both as a ‘human and a player’ across his six years playing under the Dane at Brentford.

‘He’s done so much for me. He’s trusted me from the start and I think he developed the team so well, he developed me as a human and a player so much as well,’ Mbeumo explained.

‘I can only wish him all the best and I’m sure he’s going to do well.

‘He knows everything. He’s really smart, he knows the way he wants to bring the team and how he wants to play. I think he has been fantastic for Brentford.’

Mbeumo hopes Tottenham fans are patient with Frank and give him the time and space he needs while he’s ‘adapting’ to a new environment.

‘He’s going to have some time to adapt, obviously,’ he went on.

‘Now, it’s going to change for him… more expectations, but I’m sure he’s going to do well.

‘He knows how to talk to people, how to build a group and that’s why we’ve been playing so well.’

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