Brentford Seeks Higher Fee for Bryan Mbeumo Amid Manchester United Interest

Brentford's Director of Football, Phil Giles, has confirmed strong interest from Manchester United in signing forward Bryan Mbeumo, who prefers a move to Old Trafford over other suitors like Tottenham. Despite Mbeumo's desire to leave, Brentford has rejected two bids from United, including an offer exceeding £60 million, as they seek a valuation that reflects the player's impressive performance last season. Giles emphasized that Brentford will only sell if the deal meets their financial expectations and have not ruled out Mbeumo remaining at the club next season, especially since they hold an option to extend his contract by another year. The club remains confident in managing transfer interest, having already lost head coach Thomas Frank to Spurs and expecting the imminent departure of captain Christian Norgaard to Arsenal. Brentford views the ongoing negotiations as a positive sign of their players' quality and insists that keeping their best players would not be unwelcome. Overall, Brentford is prepared to be patient and hold out for an appropriate offer, reflecting a balanced approach amid significant transfer speculation.