Tottenham Hotspur Confident in Striking Deal for £65m Star as Man Utd Target Makes Verdict Clear
According to reports from Football365, Tottenham Hotspur are growing in confidence as they look to sign a Premier League winger also linked with Manchester United. The north London outfit are said to be actively exploring options to bolster their attacking ranks, with Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo emerging as a prime target.
Spurs got the better of Man Utd during the 2024/25 campaign, winning all four of their meetings against the Red Devils. Their most important victory over Man Utd came in the Europa League as Spurs deservedly beat their Premier League rivals 1-0 to secure a trophy, Champions League qualification and a significant cash injection. The two teams are also set to compete in the transfer market, with Spurs looking to sign a winger after landing Mathys Tel on a permanent deal as Thomas Frank’s first signing.
Recent reports have indicated that Tottenham and Manchester United are leading the race for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo after he scored 20 Premier League goals during the 2024/25 campaign. However, Mbeumo has reportedly ‘made his Man Utd verdict clear’ as he still ‘prefers’ the Red Devils over the Europa League winners. In a new interview, Mbeumo reserved praise for new Spurs boss Frank, saying: “It’s been my best season so far in the Premier League. And even collectively, I think we did play very good games. I think we’ve been unlucky to chase the Europe spot, but I think it’s been a fantastic season.”
Mbeumo also spoke highly of Frank, saying: “[Thomas Frank] has done so much for me. He literally trusted me from the start. I think he developed the team so well. He developed me as a human and a player as well. So I can only wish him all the best, and I’m sure he’s going to do well. I think he knows everything. He’s really smart. He knows where he wants to bring the team, how he wants to play. I think he’s been fantastic for Brentford.” Despite Mbeumo’s praise for Frank, Tottenham are said to be growing in confidence of striking a deal to sign Semenyo, who has also been linked with Man Utd as an alternative amid a £70m hijack attempt for the Brentford star.
Football365 understands that Tottenham have ‘cranked up talks for the explosive winger’ as Mbeumo ‘continues to prioritise Man Utd’. A report from journalist Fraser Fletcher for TEAMtalk claims that Spurs are actively exploring options to bolster their attacking ranks, and Semenyo has emerged as a prime target. The report adds: “Tottenham are actively exploring options to bolster their attacking ranks, and 25-year-old winger Semenyo has emerged as a prime target. Interest in Brentford star Mbeumo remains strong, though sources suggest the Cameroonian still prefers a move to Man Utd, in a blow for new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank.”
The news is a boost for Spurs, who are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. With Semenyo emerging as a prime target, Tottenham will look to secure a deal for the winger as they aim to improve their attacking ranks. As reported by Football365, Spurs would have hoped that the appointment of Frank would boost their chances of appointing Mbeumo, but it seems that the winger still prefers a move to Man Utd. However, with Semenyo now a target, Spurs will look to secure a deal for the winger and strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
In related news, Tottenham have been linked with a number of other targets as they look to strengthen their squad. The north London outfit are said to be interested in a number of players, including a 19-year-old Bundesliga star who has been impressive in recent seasons. With the transfer window now open, Spurs will look to secure a number of deals as they aim to improve their squad and challenge for major honours next season. According to Football365, Tottenham are confident of striking a deal for Semenyo, and the winger is expected to be a key target for the club in the coming weeks.
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