constant speculation as part of life in football, saying he’s learning to take it in stride amid links to two of the Premier League’s biggest sides.
After stepping up impressively in Ivan Toney’s absence last season, Mbeumo delivered 20 goals and seven assists, firmly establishing himself as Brentford’s standout performer.
His form hasn’t gone unnoticed, with United and Spurs both eager to strengthen their attacking options.
Although reports suggest Mbeumo leans toward a move to Old Trafford, Tottenham’s new manager Thomas Frank—who worked closely with him at Brentford—is pushing hard to reunite with the winger in North London.
‘It’s a bit new for me, I would say, but that can be the life of a footballer,’ Mbeumo told Sky Sports while on the grid at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.
‘You need to accept it.’
Mbeumo is delighted with how the season panned out, despite Brentford missing out on European qualification.
He added: ‘It’s been my best season so far in the Premier League and, even collectively, we did play very good games.
‘I think we’ve been unlucky in chasing the European spot, but it has been a fantastic season.’
Mbeumo credits Frank with developing him both as a ‘human and a player’ across his six years playing under the Dane at Brentford.
‘He’s done so much for me. He’s trusted me from the start and I think he developed the team so well, he developed me as a human and a player so much as well,’ Mbeumo explained.
‘I can only wish him all the best and I’m sure he’s going to do well.
‘He knows everything. He’s really smart, he knows the way he wants to bring the team and how he wants to play. I think he has been fantastic for Brentford.’
Mbeumo hopes Tottenham supporters are patient with Frank and give him the time and space he needs while he’s ‘adapting’ to a new environment.
‘He’s going to have some time to adapt, obviously,’ he went on.
‘Now, it’s going to change for him… more expectations, but I’m sure he’s going to do well.
‘He knows how to talk to people, how to build a group and that’s why we’ve been playing so well.’
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