Former Tottenham star warns Man Utd that £60m transfer could be hijacked

Thomas Frank is the leading candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham (Picture: Getty)

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has suggested his former club could hijack Manchester United’s transfer move for Bryan Mbeumo.

The Red Devils have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Brentford star, who has indicated his desire to join United in the summer window.

But United have so far been unable to agree a fee with Brentford with the Bees rejecting an initial bid worth £45m plus £10m in add-ons.

United have since increased their offer – more than £60m – but O’Hara has argued Spurs could dive in at the last minute to sign Mbeumo instead.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is thought to be the leading contender to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was dramatically dismissed on Friday.

If Frank gets the Spurs job, O’Hara has suggested it may put the club in a position to swoop in for Mbeumo, given their time together at Brentford.

Jamie O’Hara would ‘love’ Bryan Mbeumo at Spurs

Bryan Mbeumo is expected to join Man Utd in the summer transfer window (Picture: Getty)

Speaking on Sky Sports about Frank being the No.1 candidate to take over from Postecoglou, O’Hara said: ‘I really like Thomas Frank.

‘I think the time has come for him to have a big opportunity. He’s put a really good team together with Brentford.

‘Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Kevin Schade were absolutely fantastic for them this season.

‘Look, can we hijack Manchester United’s move for Mbeumo if we get Frank? I’d love him at the club.

Ruben Amorim’s side lost to Spurs in the Europa League final last month (Picture: Getty)

‘He’s a really good manager. He’s organised, his teams play good football and they press. I think he’d be a good appointment.’

Spurs beat United in the Europa League final at the end of the 2024-25 season to book their spot in the Champions League.

The result meant United missed out on European football for the first time in a decade and they’re rumoured to have a small summer transfer budget.

United have already spent a large chunk of their budget on Wolves star Matheus Cunha, forking out £62.5m to bring the Brazilian to Old Trafford, although it has been spread over three payments in the next two years.

It’s thought they will still have the funds left to land Mbeumo, even after ruling out the sale of Bruno Fernandes to Al-Hilal for £100m.

Mbeumo shined for Brentford in the 2024-25 season, scoring 20 goals across 38 Premier League matches.

The 25-year-old Cameroon international has been with Brentford for the last six years, joining the west London club from French side Troyes.