Frank aiming to gazump United for Bees winger

TOTTENHAM are prepared to rival Manchester United for Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo this summer after the appointment of Thomas Frank.

- GEORGE SESSIONS

Spurs announced former Brentford boss Frank as their new head coach on Thursday night on a three-year deal.

One of Frank's first moves in charge could be to try to tempt Mbeumo to follow him across London.

United had already registered an interest in Mbeumo, who scored 20 goals for Brentford last season but is about to enter the final year of his contract.

The Bees have the option of a further 12 months and reportedly want a figure in the region of the £62.5 million that United spent to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves.

After initial talks with Brentford, United appeared in pole position to take Mbuemo to Old Trafford, but Spurs are ready to try to reunite the Cameroon international with his old boss.

Frank was appointed by Spurs after they sacked Ange Postecoglou last week, despite Europa League glory.