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Thomas Frank Keen on Brentford Duo to Boost Tottenham Attack
Thomas Frank Keen on Brentford Duo to Boost Tottenham Attack

Yahoo

time14-06-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Thomas Frank Keen on Brentford Duo to Boost Tottenham Attack

Tottenham Turn to Familiar Faces as Frank Eyes Brentford Duo Spurs Pursue Mbeumo and Wissa as Frank Begins Rebuild Tottenham Hotspur are wasting no time shaping their transfer plans under new manager Thomas Frank, with initial talks reportedly underway to sign Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa from his former club Brentford. As reported by The Guardian, 'Tottenham have held initial talks about signing Bryan Mbeumo from Thomas Frank's former club Brentford and are also interested in bringing his strike partner Yoane Wissa to north London.' Advertisement Frank is clearly keen to bring familiarity into his new environment, and who better than two players who contributed 39 goals between them last season? The move signals a desire for instant impact at Spurs, as the club looks to bridge the gap between potential and performance. Photo: IMAGO Mbeumo's Price and Preference Create a Tense Tug-of-War Mbeumo's stock has risen sharply following another productive campaign. His goal return, versatility, and pressing work-rate have made him an attractive target for several clubs. The Guardian reports that 'Mbeumo is also wanted by Manchester United, who had an offer worth up to £55m for the Cameroon forward rejected last week and are expected to return with an improved bid.' Advertisement Brentford are believed to be holding out for over £60m, a fair price in the current inflated market. Though Mbeumo had been 'previously thought to favour a move to Old Trafford,' Tottenham hope that Frank's personal connection to the player, whom he signed from Troyes in 2019, could tilt the odds. Spurs' interest in Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo remains, but Mbeumo offers the added benefit of Premier League maturity and positional intelligence. Photo: IMAGO Wissa's Value Rises After Prolific Season Yoane Wissa is also firmly on Spurs' radar. The DR Congo international enjoyed a breakout year, netting 19 league goals and becoming a reliable focal point during Ivan Toney's absence. With his contract set to expire next summer, Brentford are protected by a one-year extension option, meaning they are under no pressure to sell for a cut-rate fee. Advertisement 'It is also believed that there have been internal discussions about a move for Wissa,' The Guardian reports, with Nottingham Forest also maintaining interest after a failed January bid. Brentford are understood to want at least £40m for Wissa, a figure reflective of his growing importance and consistent output. Photo IMAGO Brentford Enter New Era Amid Coaching Uncertainty Frank's emotional departure has left a void at Brentford. In a heartfelt message, he said: 'The time has come for me to move on. But, even as I leave, I know I have left a big piece of my heart at Brentford, not just at the football club but with the community and the incredible and loyal supporters.' Advertisement While internal candidates like Keith Andrews and Justin Cochrane were considered, The Guardian notes that Ipswich's Kieran McKenna and former Dortmund boss Edin Terzic are among the names being explored externally. This managerial uncertainty adds another layer to the potential exits of Mbeumo and Wissa. Whoever comes in will be tasked with steadying the club after losing not just a manager, but potentially its two top scorers as well. Legal Dispute Adds Off-Pitch Tension Meanwhile, Tottenham have taken legal action against Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos Automotive, filing a commercial claim over a terminated sponsorship deal. While details remain limited, Ineos stated: 'We have a contractual right to terminate our partnership contract and in December 2024 exercised that right.' Spurs declined to comment. Our View – EPL Index Analysis This is the kind of ambition fans want to see. There's no hiding behind projects anymore. The appointment of Frank shows a commitment to building something solid, and the pursuit of Mbeumo and Wissa suggests they want goals, energy, and cohesion up front, quickly. Advertisement Supporters will appreciate the familiarity these signings would bring. Frank knows how to get the best out of both players, and they, in turn, understand his tactical philosophy. That's no small advantage in a league where adaptation time can cost points. For Brentford fans, there's understandable concern. Losing both attackers, plus a beloved manager, could destabilise the club. Yet there's trust in Matthew Benham's model and his ability to unearth new gems. If the reported fees are met, £60m for Mbeumo, £40m for Wissa, the funds could help kickstart the next phase. Still, replacing 39 goals is no small task. And for now, Brentford's short-term outlook rests on who they bring in next, both in the dugout and on the pitch.

Spurs hold talks over signing Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo and interested in Wissa
Spurs hold talks over signing Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo and interested in Wissa

The Guardian

time13-06-2025

  • Sport
  • The Guardian

Spurs hold talks over signing Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo and interested in Wissa

Tottenham have held initial talks about signing Bryan Mbeumo from Thomas Frank's former club Brentford and are also interested in bringing his strike-partner Yoane Wissa to north London. Frank was confirmed as Ange Postecoglou's replacement on Thursday and is targeting the duo that contributed 39 Premier League goals in last season for Brentford as he attempts to strengthen the Spurs squad. Mbeumo is also wanted by Manchester United, who had an offer worth up to £55m for the Cameroon forward rejected last week and are expected to return with an improved bid. Brentford value the 25-year-old at more than £60m but are not expected to stand in his way if they can agree a deal, with Mbeumo previously thought to favour a move to Old Trafford. But Tottenham, who are also tracking Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, are understood to be hopeful that Frank's relationship with the player who he signed for £5.8m in August 2019 from French club Troyes can persuade Mbeumo to change his mind. It is also believed that there have been internal discussions about a move for Wissa, who scored 19 league goals last season. Nottingham Forest tried to sign the DR Congo forward in January and remain interested in him, although Brentford are unlikely to sell the 28-year-old for less than £40m given they have an option to extend his contract, which expires next year, by a further 12 months. Meanwhile, Brentford are expected to target an external candidate to replace Frank despite holding talks with Keith Andrews about stepping up from his role as set-piece coach. The former Republic of Ireland midfielder has emerged as a potential candidate for the manager's post. He joined Brentford last summer and is highly regarded at the club but it is understood he is unlikely to be given his first senior role in management there. Brentford's owner, Matthew Benham, is believed to have considered promoting Justin Cochrane from his role as Frank's assistant until the 43-year-old former midfielder, who is part of Thomas Tuchel's England staff, opted to join Tottenham instead. Ipswich's Kieran McKenna and the former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic are among those being considered to takeover instead. Meanwhile, Tottenham have filed high court proceedings against United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos over a terminated sponsorship agreement. Spurs filed a commercial claim against Ineos Automotive on Thursday, though no documents are available. The chemicals firm agreed a five-year deal with Spurs in 2022 - before Ratcliffe bought a stake in United – for Ineos Grenadier to become the London team's official 4x4 vehicle partner. 'Ineos Automotive has been a partner of Tottenham Hotspur since 2022, expanding on a partnership agreement that Ineos Group had in place with the club since 2020,' read a statement. 'We have a contractual right to terminate our partnership contract and in December 2024 exercised that right'. Spurs declined to comment.

'Brentford must spend but stability key after Frank departure'
'Brentford must spend but stability key after Frank departure'

BBC News

time13-06-2025

  • Sport
  • BBC News

'Brentford must spend but stability key after Frank departure'

Thomas Frank proved that when Brentford lost one important individual, such as Ivan Toney, the collective was still with Frank having now moved across London to Tottenham and the possibility of losing star players like Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, it could potentially be really difficult for the they bring in to replace Frank is going to be really interesting. Who is available? Who is the right person for the job and to manage the group of players that are left? Then, are Brentford going to spend to replace any players who leave?They had the know-how under Frank to do this, but he is not there any does help is that they already have players with the quality to play in the Premier are already above the teams coming up from the Championship, and we have seen in recent years how the promoted sides have really struggled to adapt - to the speed, the quality and the fact you cannot take as many risks. Brentford are already equipped for if Brentford really want to avoid a possible relegation fight next season, they have to appoint the right manager, and then they have to spend and try to replace any outgoing players with similar fact they have been in the Premier League for the time they have and have that stability really helps is going to be a different kind of campaign for them this time around without Frank, but I certainly do not think they will be relegated, even if they also lose players like Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nicola PearsonNot a Brentford fan? Find and follow your team on BBC Sport

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