Brentford’s director of football, Phil Giles, has stated that the club is maintaining open communication with Bryan Mbeumo regarding his future, amid persistent interest from Manchester United.
United has already seen two proposals turned down, including an offer reportedly reaching £62.5 million.
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Despite the strong desire of the 25-year-old Cameroon international to make the move to Old Trafford, Brentford remains cautious.
Speaking to BBC Sport on Monday, Giles said there was “not so much” movement on negotiations.
“He had a fantastic season,” he said. “We expected big interest in him, we have had big interest in him. He has his ideas about where he wants to take his career. He is well within his rights to do that. It is not impossible he is still a Brentford player next season if we agree he is going to stay.”
Giles emphasized that a transfer will only proceed if the terms are right for the club: “Any club will tell you that,” he added. “If it’s not right deal, why would we do it? He is certainly one of our best players, if not our best player, and we need our best players. There’s no harm in keeping your best players.”
On a related note, Giles confirmed that discussions are in the final stages for captain Christian Norgaard’s move to Arsenal.
“We have been in conversations with Arsenal for the last week to 10 days,” said Giles. “As it stands it hasn’t been completed yet but it is heading in that direction. If that happens for him then fantastic, he’s earned it. He’s been a brilliant captain for us. Let’s see how that story ends but we are pretty open about that interest there.”
