Mikel Arteta of Arsenal through the Carabao Cup Semi Remaining First Leg match in opposition to Newcastle United. (Picture by Alex Pantling/Getty Pictures)
Arsenal’s faltering title problem is continuous due to an absence of targets from their entrance males, and that’s ensured that the Gunners will try to enter the switch market in January to land Brentford hot-shot, Bryan Mbeumo.
The Cameroon worldwide has a sensational 13 targets and three assists from the Bees first 20 video games of this 2024/25 season (transfermarkt), which means Thomas Frank will nearly actually not recognize shedding one other top quality striker so quickly after Ivan Toney departed the membership.
Bryan Mbeumo the topic of EPL curiosity
Certainly, it’s understood that Frank has said that the possibilities of Mbeumo being transferred this month are very low.
The Dane will perceive, nonetheless, that if a large enough supply is available in, the membership will discover it very arduous to show down.
It had been recommended a couple of weeks in the past that Frank would possibly even exchange Ange Postecoglou, however he stays in place in West London and absolutely hoping his membership can enhance on their present eleventh place.
In an effort to do this, they’ll absolutely need to hold maintain of Mbeumo, although if he’s to maneuver on, Brentford might flip to Nicolas Kuhn, who it was rumoured they had been excited by a couple of weeks in the past.
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In accordance with sources with an understanding of the Gunners January switch plans, Mbeumo has been sounded out as Mikel Arteta wants cowl after Bukayo Saka’s harm and the poor performances of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
Brentford need Bryan Mbeumo to remain
The North Londoners won’t get issues all their very own approach, nonetheless, as sources have additionally superior that Newcastle United, Manchester United and Liverpool are additionally displaying an curiosity within the 25-year-old.
The Pink Devils can solely take into account making a suggestion for Mbeumo in January if they will make a revenue from the sale of gamers.
It’s clear that Brentford need the participant to remain on the membership till the tip of the present season at the very least and solely a rare supply will change the scenario.
Mbeumo, who Brentford see as a useful asset, has a contract with the Bees that runs till 2026 and the membership have possibility to increase his keep for an additional yr.
