Manchester United remain in the driving seat to sign Brentford talisman Bryan Mbeumo.Early this month, The Athletic reported that Mbeumo has decided to join United despite interest from Tottenham

Manchester United remain confident of finalising a deal for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur. Mbeumo has told confidants he only wants to join United but well-placed sources say that has not deterred Spurs, who appointed Thomas Frank as their new coach last week.

Mbeumo’s comments are rather interesting considering he is being linked with a move to Tottenham where he would be reunited with Frank. Amid Spurs’ plan to rival Manchester United for a £70m deal this summer, the Cameroon international says he accepts there will be speculation regarding his future.