Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle United have been given a stern warning over their interest in Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo ahead of January. transfer window
Mbeumo has increased his goalscoring output this season, netting ten times in the Premier League – only five players in the division have scored more so far in 2024/25.
He has already bettered the back-to-back goals he scored in 2022/23 and 2023/24, while the Cameroonian is on course to surpass the 15 league goals he scored in 2019/20, when Brentford were playing . the Championship.
Unsurprisingly, this form has led to links with bigger clubs, with arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle reported they were eyeing options to strengthen in the coming weeks. But Bees boss Thomas Frank has insisted that “nothing will happen” even before the window has opened.
“In January? I’d say good luck,” Frank told reporters at a press conference this week as Brentford prepared to face Arsenal on New Year’s Day.
“We love Bryan. He loves playing here. He’s had a great season, so nothing’s going to happen.”
Brentford they are enjoying another solid Premier League season, nine points clear of the relegation zone as 2024 turns into 2025, and one win from the top half.
The Bees have made a name for themselves by developing previously unknown talent, such as Mbeumo, but have also often managed to prevent their players from being poached by richer teams.
David Raya, who joined Arsenal for £27m after an initial loan spell, is perhaps the only exception. Ivan Toney was sold for a big money move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli after an underwhelming season and entering the final year of his contract.
