Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are both intensifying efforts to secure Brentford’s attacking pair Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo in what could become one of the most compelling transfer tussles of the summer.
New Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is looking to reunite with two players he coached extensively during his time at Brentford.
While Mbeumo is edging closer to a move to Old Trafford, Spurs have turned their attention to Wissa, whom Frank is reportedly eager to bring to North London.
Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Frank is the key figure pushing Tottenham’s interest in Congolese forward Wissa.
The 27-year-old has just one year left on his contract, and Brentford may be forced to consider offers this summer to avoid losing him for free at the end of the 2025–26 campaign.
According to Sky Sports News, Tottenham have already “explored terms” of a potential deal for Wissa, although no formal contact has yet been made with Brentford.
The forward, who has expressed openness to a reunion with Frank, is believed to favour a move that offers greater opportunities in European competition.
Spurs’ pursuit of Wissa comes as Manchester United continue their dogged chase of Bryan Mbeumo.
The Cameroonian winger is said to be a top priority at Old Trafford, with United already having two bids turned down by Brentford.
Despite the rejections, the Red Devils remain undeterred and optimistic that an agreement can be reached.
Brentford’s valuation of Mbeumo is thought to be around €76.3 million, a figure that reflects his importance to the team and the length remaining on his contract.
Bryan Mbeumo ne cacherait pas sa FRUSTATION quant à la lenteur de son dossier à United.
Cependant il veut toujours rejoindre les Red Devils.
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— Brentford FC 🇫🇷 (@Brentford_FR) July 8, 2025
Wissa, on the other hand, is unlikely to command such a fee due to his contract situation, making him a more financially accessible target for Spurs.
The potential departure of Wissa could have implications for Mbeumo’s future.
Brentford may become more resistant to losing both key players in the same window, potentially complicating negotiations for Manchester United.
Both players have been central to Brentford’s attacking identity in recent seasons.
Mbeumo’s pace and creativity on the wing have made him a standout in the Premier League, while Wissa’s versatility and eye for goal have drawn praise from Frank and other admirers across the league.
As negotiations unfold, Tottenham and Manchester United remain locked in a high-stakes competition, with Brentford standing at the centre of two potentially transformative transfers.
