Brentford boss Thomas Frank says Bryan Mbeumo can leave for “the right price” but he is going to be “expensive” amid links with Arsenal and more
WHAT HAPPENED?
The 25-year-old has been one of Brentford’s standout performers in recent seasons and now he is being linked with Premier League winners Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, and more. Frank says he would love to keep the versatile attacker, who is “very happy” at the Bees, but admits they are a “selling club”.
WHAT FRANK SAID
He told Sky Sports: “I’m the head coach, I want my best players to stay forever. I know that Bryan is very happy being here at Brentford, he’s thriving, doing well and playing fantastic. What happens in the future? I don’t know. I’ve said many times: we are a selling club. But at the same time we have to reinforce that there are 10 clubs in the world who aren’t selling clubs. So, of course, if the right price – and that’s going to be expensive – is coming, then I’m sure the club will be open for it. But I’m very happy he’s here, and I’m convinced that Bryan will still be happy playing football here.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Cameroon international has scored 18 goals and bagged six assists in 33 Premier League games this season, and it seems just a matter of time before a big team launches a hefty bid for the attacker. Mbeumo has just over a year left on his contract, however, there is an option to extend that by 12 months. It seems likely he will be the subject of a bidding war this summer.
WHAT NEXT?
Mbeumo could add to his goal tally on Thursday when Brentford travel to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.