Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a move to reunite Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo with manager Thomas Frank, reports have revealed. Frank left Brentford earlier this week to take charge at Spurs, who were initially expected to keep out of the pursuit of Mbeumo.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are battling over the signature of Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. The Lilywhites have recently launched a £70 million bid to sign the 25-year-old, with a £65m base fee plus £5m in add-ons. This is £10m more than United’s offer they submitted for the forward last week.

Talks have continued, but Tottenham have now emerged as contenders to sign Mbeumo this summer. Spurs have just appointed Mbeumo’s former boss Thomas Frank as their new manager a