Bryan Mbeumo is a highly sought-after player, and Manchester United's pursuit of him may have been impacted by Tottenham Hotspur appointing Thomas Frank as their new manager.

Following a disappointing season, United has been proactive in the transfer market to revamp their squad. While they quickly secured Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers, their attempts to sign Viktor Gyokeres and Mbeumo have not yet come to fruition.

Brentford, where Mbeumo currently plays, is using Cunha's £62.5m release clause as leverage to protect their assets following Frank's departure to Spurs. The camaraderie between Mbeumo and Frank, coupled with Spurs' Champions League qualification, poses a potential obstacle for Manchester United.

In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Mbeumo praised Frank for his impact on both the team and himself, expressing gratitude for the manager's trust and development. Despite his admiration for Frank, sources indicate that Mbeumo still favors a move to Old Trafford.

The 25-year-old forward had an impressive season with Brentford, scoring 20 goals in the Premier League and outperforming United's top scorers, Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo, combined. While players like Joshua Zirkzee are expected to stay at United, others like Rasmus Hojlund are deemed surplus to requirements.

Hojlund, who struggled in his second season with United, is attracting interest from Italian clubs like Juventus and Inter Milan. If United can offload Hojlund, they may be able to meet Brentford's valuation for Mbeumo.