Arsenal ‘priced out’ of move to sign Bryan Mbeumo – Transfer expert
Arsenal will be priced out of a move to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo in the January transfer window as the Bees upped their asking price.
This is according to former Man United, Tottenham and West Ham scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the Bees are set to demand upwards of £60million for the winger.
The 25-year-old has attracted growing interest from the Gunners, who have joined Liverpool in their pursuit amid questions over the future of Mohamed Salah.
Mbeumo’s eight goals in nine Premier League games so far this season have encouraged interest clubs to formalise their interest, but a January move may be off the cards.
Brentford are said to be determined not to lose him mid-way through the season as he remains an integral part of Thomas Frank’s ambitions.
Football Insider reported in the summer that a bid of £40million would have been enough to secure his signature, but that price has now shot up in anticipation of increased interest.
Arsenal learn Bryan Mbeumo asking price in new £60million twist
Arsenal have been looking to improve their forward line amid questions about their strength in depth, with Bukayo Saka’s recent injury emphasising the need for a quality backup.
However, Brown, who has a wealth of experience in player recruitment at the top level, has insisted that a deal may now have to wait until the summer transfer window.
“He’s a fantastic player,” he told Football Insider.
“He’s honest, strong, reliable, skilful and consistent.
“There are plenty of clubs who have been watching him and plenty who will wish he was in their side.
“But Brentford won’t let him go cheaply.
“The lad has done superbly for them, but I can’t imagine the likes of Arsenal will be willing to match the sort of price they’ll be asking.
“From what I’ve heard, they value him upwards of £60million.
“Now, that’s not a fee they expect to get for him, but they don’t want to lose him and will look to price him out of a move in January.
“Whether it happens in the summer is a different question, but I wouldn’t expect any clubs to be willing to match that asking price at the moment.”
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