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Newcastle United have identified Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo as a priority summer target, with a £60 million move under serious consideration.
The Cameroon international, who leads Brentford’s scoring charts this season with 19 goals and 8 assists in all competitions, has emerged as one of the most influential forwards in the Premier League.
As reported by Give Me Sport, Newcastle are prepared to rival top clubs for Mbeumo’s signature.
Mbeumo’s development has been rapid since joining Brentford from Troyes in 2019 for €6.5 million, then the club’s second-highest transfer fee.
He arrived at 19, with only four Ligue 1 appearances, but quickly adapted to English football.
His pressing, creativity, and final-third intelligence have filled the void left by Ivan Toney when he moved to Al- Ahli last summer.
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Sources also indicate that Eddie Howe is a long-time admirer of the 25-year-old, and the Magpies could finance part of the move through the potential £20 million sale of defender Lloyd Kelly.
With Financial Fair Play rules in mind, the structured deal would allow Newcastle to balance books while upgrading their frontline.
Manchester United also in the mix for Mbeumo
Mbeumo is also attracting interest from Manchester United, according to CaughtOffside, with the Red Devils keeping tabs while exploring alternatives like Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap.
United’s frontline issues have intensified their search, and Mbeumo’s Premier League consistency makes him an appealing solution.
With two top clubs circling, Brentford may face their toughest transfer window yet.
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