Newcastle United can sign ‘perfect’ Miguel Almiron replacement for £50m as contract talks stall
Newcastle United, Liverpool and Aston Villa are reportedly chasing Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo
Brentford value in-form winger Bryan Mbeumo at £50million as talks regarding a fresh deal hit a wall, according to reports.
The 25-year-old has continued his sensational form for the Bees, bagging three goals in as many Premier League games. Mbeumo’s goals have helped fill the void following Ivan Toney’s big-money move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli.
Nine strikes in 25 appearances last season confirmed the Cameroon international as one of the division’s best widemen. Brentford took a punt on Mbeumo five years ago from French outfit Troyes and have developed him into an established Premier League star.
Still only 25, the winger has been linked with several European clubs, including Liverpool before they signed Federico Chiesa. Newcastle United have also reportedly expressed interest although no concrete approach was made.
It is no secret that the Magpies are searching for a winger, with failed bids for Michael Olise before his Bayern Munich switch. Yankuba Minteh aside, who joined as a youth player and never kicked a ball, Newcastle have not signed a right-winger since the Saudi-backed takeover.
Jacob Murphy and Miguel Almiron remain the current first-team options, with Anthony Gordon also able to play wide right. Mbeumo, given his age and top-flight experience, would be viewed as the perfect replacement.
HITC claim the Brentford man is unwilling to sign an extension amid transfer speculation. The Bees are in no desperate need to sell given he is tied down until 2026, with the option for an extra year.
But they have been stung before by allowing Toney’s contract to run into his final year before cashing in. A reported £50million price tag may be viewed as fair value by the Magpies given the FFP/PS climate.