Brentford boss Thomas Frank has confirmed that offers for Bryan Mbeumo will be considered this summer—but only if the price is right. As reported by Dom Smith in the Evening Standard, Frank was clear in his assessment of Mbeumo’s future: “If the right price — and that’s going to be expensive — is coming, then I’m sure the club will be open to [selling Mbeumo].”
Mbeumo, currently enjoying his most prolific Premier League season, is just two goals away from hitting the 20-goal mark. His performances have drawn attention from Newcastle and Arsenal, clubs reportedly monitoring his situation closely. With Yoane Wissa also likely to receive bids after a 16-goal season, Brentford’s dynamic attack could be in for a significant reshuffle.
Brentford’s Model: Selling, Then Rebuilding
Frank was candid when asked how the club would cope with potentially losing both Mbeumo and Wissa. He said: “I lost Neal Maupay, Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney as three key strikers that were 25 goals-plus. Every season we replace the goals with other players, so I am confident that we can do it again.”
This is Brentford in a nutshell. Known for their sharp recruitment, the club operates a sustainable, data-driven model that leans heavily on succession planning. As noted in the article, they “have one of the largest scouting databases of any English club.”
The reality is that, outside of the global elite, almost every club is a “selling club”—a fact Frank openly acknowledged: “We are a selling club, like more or less any other club in the world except the top ten biggest clubs.”
Contract Status Offers Brentford Control
Both Mbeumo and Wissa are contracted until the summer of 2026, with Brentford holding options to extend for another year. This gives the club strong leverage in negotiations, ensuring they’re not forced into a cut-price sale.
Mbeumo, a Cameroon international, joined Brentford from Troyes in 2019, and has steadily evolved into one of the club’s key players. Alongside Wissa, who arrived from Lorient in 2021, they cost a combined £14.3m—an incredible return on investment given their performances and current market value.
Newcastle, Arsenal and Others Circling
It’s no surprise that Premier League clubs are circling. Newcastle in particular appear interested, and Arsenal have reportedly taken notice. With both clubs looking to strengthen their forward lines and Mbeumo in electric form, this summer could see a real battle for his signature.
That said, Frank’s comments are both a warning and a message: Mbeumo won’t come cheap. Brentford are under no pressure to sell unless a fee meets their valuation, which—based on recent sales and current form—could well be north of £50 million.
Our View – EPL Index Analysis
From the heart of a Brentford supporter, it’s hard not to feel conflicted reading this. Bryan Mbeumo has been immense for us—his growth, resilience, and quality in front of goal have been a joy to watch. Seeing him on the ball, weaving through defenders, scoring screamers—it’s what we come to the Gtech for.
Yes, we understand the model. We’ve seen it before with Watkins, Maupay, and Toney. But it doesn’t make the potential departure of Mbeumo any less painful. What makes it sting more is how integral he is not just to our attack, but to the identity of this Brentford side. He’s not just a goal machine—he’s a leader, a talisman.
And sure, the club are probably right to sell at peak value. But as fans, we crave more than financial balance sheets—we want moments, memories, and long-term heroes. Hopefully, the “right price” is so high that it scares most suitors off and we get another season watching Mbeumo light up west London.
Because if he goes? We’ll back the next lad, no doubt. But the Bees will have lost a bit of magic.
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