Bryan Mbeumo breaks Newcastle United silence amid transfer speculation with praise for club
Newcastle United transfer latest as Brentford forward speaks out
Bryan Mbeumo has praised Newcastle United after coming close to being the St James’ Park party pooper for Brentford on Wednesday night.
The Cameroon star has long been linked with a move to the Magpies. The forward has been scouted extensively by Newcastle’s recruitment chiefs, including Steve Nickson, ahead of a potential summer transfer.
The winger scored his 16th goal of the season when he netted an equaliser from the penalty spot at St James’ Park. Mbeumo continued his 100% record for the club by sending Nick Pope the wrong way after Yoane Wissa was fouled by the United goalkeeper.
That goal cancelled out Alexander Isak’s opener, but Sandro Tonali ensured the home side picked up all three points with a sensational winner. The result ended Brentford’s fine away run and sent Newcastle up to fifth spot in the Premier League table.
The build-up to the game had been dominated by Carabao Cup celebrations, but also talk about Newcaste’s interest in Mbeumo. The Magpies are expected to make a move for the 25-year-old in the summer, with a bid of around £60million believed to be enough to land the forward, who has also attracted interest from Liverpool.
Mbeumo, speaking after the game, was highly flattering of Newcastle. He told reporters: “It is a hard one tonight and we deserved more.
