Mbuemo could be target in summer

team. However, Mbeumo would not come cheap. Even though he is heading into the final 12 months of his contract, he is said to have a £50m price tag on his head.

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The Bees do have an option to retain the Cameroon international for another year but Forest are said to be ready to “up the ante” in a bid to try to persuade their Premier League rivals to sell. They could face competition from Arsenal, who have also been credited with an interest in the versatile attacker.

Mbeumo, who can play anywhere across the front three, is reportedly viewed by the Reds as an alternative to Matheus Cunha. The Wolverhampton Wanderers star has been linked with a switch to the City Ground but it appears Manchester United are in pole position to snap him up.

Mbeumo joined Brentford from French side Troyes in 2019. He has become a first-team regular at the Gtech Community Stadium and has 18 goals in 33 League appearances this season.