Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford has once again shown his affection for Newcastle United’s St James’ Park.
The 25-year-old winger is having a standout season with Brentford, scoring 18 goals in 35 Premier League games.
Mbeumo’s form has sparked attention from Newcastle United, as well as Arsenal and Liverpool. Liverpool’s new deal with Mohamed Salah is expected to cool their interest in the Cameroon international, who is valued at roughly £60 million.
Mbeumo’s contract with Brentford expires next summer, but the club has a one-year extension option that can be exercised.
Brentford chief ‘relaxed’ about Bryan Mbeumo transfer links
Although Brentford head coach Thomas Frank conceded the Bees are a’selling club,’ director of football Phil Giles said he was’relaxed’ about the situation.
“I have a lot of insight but that doesn’t mean I will talk about it,” he told BBC Sport about potential transfer exits.
“No, in general, if I was looking at a striker or a wide player as another club then they have to be on a shortlist, you would imagine.
“But the number of clubs that can sign them is a small number worldwide so time will tell if a club has that need or requirement. At the moment, we are pretty relaxed.”
Bryan Mbeumo really likes playing at Newcastle
Mbeumo has scored two goals and assisted two in three games against Newcastle this season, demonstrating why the club is interested in him.
When asked what his best and most difficult stadiums to play in were, Mbeumo told ProDirectSoccer: “I also enjoy Everton and Newcastle. “Probably one of these [stadiums are the most difficult].”
Unlike St James’ Park, Mbeumo has never scored at Goodison Park and will not return next season as Everton prepares to move to a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Mbeumo scored a penalty in Brentford’s 2-1 defeat at St James’ Park last month.
After the game, he descbired St James’ Park as ‘always tough’ against a ‘very good’ Newcastle side.
“It is a hard one tonight and we deserved more,” he said after the match. “It was good performance but at the end it was not enough.
“I think we knew it was going to be a tough game against a very good side and at the end it was a bit frustrating. It is hard to take.
“We knew it is important to get the points away. It is always tough to come here. It is really tight and we are going to give it our best game by game and see where it takes us.”
Newcastle United target Bryan Mbeumo signing
Mbeumo has long been linked with a move to Newcastle United, with the Telegraph stating ahead of the January transfer window that the club was ‘lining up’ a deal for the winger. While a deal did not occur during the winter, the Magpies will be able to spend money this summer, with Mbeumo remaining a player of interest.
Newcastle are trying to bolster their right wing after selling Miguel Almiron to Atlanta United in January. Although Almiron is yet to be replaced, Jacob Murphy’s performance in the role has helped Newcastle win the Carabao Cup and make a Champions League push.
Securing a top five finish will be critical in determining Newcastle’s summer transfer budget.
