Arsenal told to pay £50m for exceptional Brentford ace as second PL forward shortlisted
Arsenal are closely following Brentford talisman Bryan Mbeumo and are also keeping tabs on Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo as they seek a new winger, TEAMtalk can confirm.
Arsenal are preparing for a big summer where they will sign players in several positions, such as centre-forward, right wing and central midfield. The Gunners are long-term admirers of Brentford forward Mbeumo, viewing him as a versatile star who can shine as either a winger or central striker.
Sources have now provided TEAMtalk with an update on Arsenal’s pursuit of attacking reinforcements. Arsenal chiefs continue to be interested in Mbeumo and are closely monitoring his performances after landing on him as a key transfer target.
Arsenal previously set their sights on the Cameroonian international in the January transfer window but feel they have a better chance of snaring him this summer, when Brentford will be more inclined to sell.
Brentford view Mbeumo as a key player but are bracing themselves in case he does depart. The Bees have already set a price tag of around €60million (£50m / $65m) for Mbeumo, which has put Arsenal on alert.
The 25-year-old could be the subject of a major transfer battle this summer, as Arsenal are far from alone in chasing him.
