Tottenham's £70m bid for Bryan Mbeumo: A major transfer battle with Manchester United

Big offer from Tottenham

Tottenham have submitted a £70 million bid for Bryan Mbeumo, who has impressed in the Premier League with Brentford.

According to the Daily Mirror, the offer includes £65 million in guaranteed fees and £5 million in performance-related bonuses. This figure is approximately £10 million higher than Manchester United’s offer.

The Daily Mirror reports that Manchester United have made an official bid for Mbeumo and are determined to sign him.

Tottenham, however, joined the race later on and tabled a higher offer to challenge United’s pursuit.

The Thomas Frank effect

Thomas Frank, who recently took charge at Tottenham, is pushing hard to reunite with his former player Mbeumo. Frank, who played a significant role in the player’s development during their time together at Brentford, is planning to offer Mbeumo a special role at Spurs as well.

However, Manchester United appear to have the upper hand in terms of salary. According to The Sun, Mbeumo has requested a weekly wage of £250,000 from United, and the club is reportedly willing to match that amount. The Mirror presents a more cautious view, stating that United initially offered £150,000, which could rise to £200,000 with bonuses.

Meanwhile, the Mirror also notes that Tottenham, due to their wage structure, can offer Mbeumo a maximum weekly salary of £140,000.

Contract situation and Brentford's stance

Mbeumo’s current contract with Brentford runs until the summer of 2026. However, the club holds a one-year extension option. Despite this, Brentford are reportedly resigned to losing the player this summer and have been awaiting an offer that maximises his value.

Behind the league’s top scorers

In the 2024/25 Premier League season, Bryan Mbeumo scored 20 goals and provided 7 assists, finishing behind only Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, and Erling Haaland. His contribution in both scoring and assisting has made him a dual threat in attack.

Mbeumo stands out for his agility and explosive runs, excelling in tight spaces and 1v1 situations. His intelligent off-the-ball movement and use of space keep constant pressure on opposing defences. He has recently shown notable improvement in ball control, decision-making, and link-up play around the penalty area.

A bold step into a new era for Tottenham

Daniel Levy wants to give Thomas Frank a strong start. The Mbeumo transfer would demonstrate Tottenham’s commitment to supporting their manager and strengthening the squad. However, the real challenge will be convincing Mbeumo to choose the Tottenham project over Manchester United.