Bryan Mbeumo transfer worry emerges for Man United as Tottenham battle nears climax

Bryan Mbeumo transfer worry emerges for Man United as Tottenham battle nears climax

Manchester United face a fight with Spurs to sign top target Bryan Mbeumo

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Manchester United have a fight on their hands as the summer transfer window reopens, facing the prospect of fending off Tottenham Hotspur in their pursuit of Brentford ace Bryan Mbeumo - and some fans in the Manchester Evening News comments section are worried that things might not be going to plan after the delay so far.

United are seeking to bolster a struggling attack, and the addition of Mbeumo with his 20 league goals in the past season would go some way to putting them back amongst the top clubs in the Premier League. A £55million package offer has been rejected by Brentford, who stand to make huge profit from their ace wherever he ends up going this summer.

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Spurs are also in for Mbeumo, having made a £70 million offer for him as the club look to banish their own demons after a poor Premier League season. Spurs have taken on Brentford's Thomas Frank as manager after sacking Ange Postecoglou, and a link-up with Mbeumo would be an ideal way to start his time at that club.

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Some fans are just about ready to give up on Mbeumo after hopes of a fast start to the transfer window seem to be fading. Reader IlSacristano says: "I wish this would be over, for better or for worse. It's a bit like Pride and Prejudice, although Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy got together with far fewer words written about them than Mr Mbeumo."

Commenter Steviweavi warns about paying the old "United tax": "What we should have equally done last year and before is not overpay. Mbeumo is NOT a £70m player, if Spurs want to pay that then let them. The player can always insist he wants to play for United and no-one else of course."

Cheethamhills writes: "If Mbeumo's one and only choice isn't to come to United, then I'd rather he didn't... if it is, then he needs to get it done. United don't need to pay any price as Brentford haven't got the upper hand, Mbeumo does in his last year. He should tell them to accept the offer, or tell fans I'm staying for another season and will leave for free next year."

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JKU999 is feeling bullish: "If Mbeumo wants to go from a little club to another little club all because a) His manager has gone there and b) For a fleeting moment of Champions League football, let him go. He'll never know what playing for a massive club like Manchester United is like. Good luck to him."

Navydiver writes: "Once again the ineptitude of United’s management will undoubtedly lead to Mbuemo going to Spurs. We of course are sweating and digging our heels in for 5 or 6 million when had we met the initial asking price, this deal could have been wrapped up before this Frank deal was confirmed. Way to go, United’s crack negotiators. Wasting millions on rubbish but obstinate when quick action was required!"

Others have more confidence in the club to get the right business done this summer. JustifiablySceptical says: "It's a little early to say we can't get transfers over the line. If we've still only signed Cunha by the end of the month, I'll be worried, but if we also have Mbeumo by that point, we'll have made a huge improvement to our attack. We'd also still have time to bring in players in other positions.

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"Part of it is out of our hands as we need to sell several players. If we do, I'm at least now confident that we're targeting the right type of incoming. I haven't been able to say that for many years."

Nemiroff writes: "United should be bold, and put it to his people - “does he want to come to United or not”? No procrastination, no playing one against the other, yes or no. We’ve been here before many times and been played for fools. There are other targets out there that are equally as good if not better.

"United’s stock may have fallen, but they are still one of the world’s biggest clubs. If Mbuemo would rather be a big fish in a small pond, off you trot. United need players who are going to give everything for the club, and want to be here, it’s that simple."

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Have your say! Are you feeling frustrated with the pace of the Mbeumo transfer? Is it time to look elsewhere? Comment below, and join in on the conversation.

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