Spurs have turned their attention to Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze after Manchester United increased their offer for Bryan Mbeumo.
Multiple reports claim that the Red Devils have submitted a bid worth more than £60 million for the Brentford after their initial offer of £45m plus £10m in add-ons was rejected.
The Bees are open to offers for Mbeumo but The Guardian claim they put a similar value on him to Matheus Cunha, who joined United from Wolves for £62.5m earlier in the summer transfer window.
Mbeumo has just one year left on his contract, but Brentford hold the option to extend it for a further twelve months.
Spurs eye Eze as Man Utd submit improved Mbeumo transfer bid
Tottenham Hotspur held initial talks with Brentford over a deal for the 25-year-old earlier this month after appointing Thomas Frank as head coach, but the player wants a move to Old Trafford.
Spurs are instead looking to make a “statement signing” by acquiring Eberechi Eze from Palace ahead of next season, according to The Standard.
The attacking midfielder is believed to have a £68m release clause in his contract, which has “attracted a number of potential suitors” this summer.
Spurs also looked at the possibility of signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, but have been told he will cost around £70m.Â
The Cherries are “keen not to lose any more key players” after Real Madrid triggered Dean Huijsen’s £50m release clause. They have also agreed to sell Milos Kerkez to Liverpool for £40m, while Kepa Arrizabalaga has returned to Chelsea following the end of his loan spell.
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