Thomas Frank issues two word response on future of Bryan Mbeumo amid strong Liverpool and Newcastle United links
Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has been deemed for a while to be Newcastle United’s priority transfer target this summer.
The Cameroon international has been outstanding for Brentford this season racking up 17 goals and eight assists in the Premier League for Brentford this season, dwarfing his nine goals from last season.
Newcastle were already keen on Mbeumo last year, but after this season, the Magpies will be more determined than ever to land the 25-year-old.
Of course, owing to his form this season, many other clubs are set to join the race, with Newcastle making it a tricky deal to get done.
Brentford Manager Thomas Frank hasn’t given up on keeping Mbeumo. Speaking to Sky Sports (h/t Geordie Boot Boys) at Brentford’s end-of-season awards, Frank heaped praise on his star forward.
“He’s [Mbeumo] played fantastic.
“It’s been a privilege to work with him for six years and see his development from a teenager to a more grown up man in many ways. That personal development is equally as important.
“Always knew he was a goalscorer. Now he is a more consistent goalscorer. His hold up play is even better. His link-up play, his work ethic… fantastic. Very impressed.”
Frank was then asked if Bryan Mbeumo would be a Brentford player next season, and the Danish manager gave an initial two-word answer.
“Let’s see.
“We all love him. I watch him every day. He comes in with a big smile. He loves to be a Brentford player, but let’s see.”
There’s some hope there, but let’s be honest, that’s the response of a man who knows his best player will be off at the end of the season but doesn’t want to admit it too soon.
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