Liverpool and Newcastle United are reportedly set to go head-to-head in a summer time switch battle for Brentford ahead Bryan Mbeumo.
The 23-year-old Cameroonian winger has been in spectacular type this season, scoring 8 Premier League targets – the identical quantity as Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
His performances have caught the attention of each Reds supervisor Arne Slot and Magpies boss Eddie Howe.
Newcastle are believed to view Mbeumo as their prime transfer target, with the membership eager to bolster their attacking choices after struggling for targets up to now this marketing campaign, netting simply 13 instances within the league.
Nonetheless, Liverpool are additionally mentioned to have an interest within the £50 million-rated ahead as they give the impression of being to probably replace Salah, whose contract expires on the finish of the season.
Mbeumo’s versatility, in a position to play throughout the entrance three, has drawn comparisons to former Liverpool star Sadio Mane. Slot is reportedly impressed by the 25-year-old’s shows for Brentford.
The Bees are reluctant to promote their prized asset in January, with Thomas Frank decided to maintain the squad collectively as they push for a top-half end. However a summer time battle between the 2 Premier League heavyweights seems on the playing cards.
Newcastle might look to sweeten a possible deal by together with injury-prone striker Callum Wilson, who’s but to characteristic this season.
Nonetheless, Brentford’s £50 million valuation may show a big stumbling block for each golf equipment.
