"Face Reality"—Mbeumo Breaks Silence as Man Utd Star Actively Pushes for Transfer Deal

Bryan Mbeumo has confessed that he's still adjusting to seeing his name featured prominently in the news as the Brentford striker draws attention from both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Mbeumo has become a primary target for United, who are reported to have offered up to £60 million ($81.3 million) for the Cameroon international, but Spurs have now entered the race following the appointment of former Brentford boss Thomas Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Sources indicate Mbeumo is inclined toward joining United, with Brentford willing to part ways with the 20-goal forward if their valuation is satisfied.

The current speculation represents unfamiliar territory for Mbeumo, who acknowledged he's trying to get used to being a high-profile transfer target.

"It [transfer speculation] is a bit new for me I would say!" he told Sky Sports News. "I think it can be the life of a footballer and you need to accept it."

While Tottenham are believed to be making a late effort to attract Mbeumo, he reportedly prefers a move to United, and the Manchester Evening News suggests goalkeeper André Onana influenced that preference.

Onana, who plays alongside Mbeumo for Cameroon, has apparently spoken positively about his experience at United and urged the 25-year-old to bring his talents to Old Trafford this summer, despite not ruling out his own potential departure.

Frank's presence in the Spurs dugout could still pose a significant challenge to United's pursuit of Mbeumo, who openly expressed his admiration for his former manager.

"He's done so much for me," Mbeumo continued. "He literally trusted me from the start.

"I think he developed the team so well. He developed me as a human and a player as well. So I can only wish him all the best, and I'm sure he's going to do well.

"I think he knows everything. He's really smart. He knows where he wants to bring the team, how he wants to play. I think he's been fantastic for Brentford. I think he's going to have some time to adapt, obviously. [Champions League] games, more expectations, as you said, but I'm sure he's going to do well.

"He knows how to talk to people. He knows how to build a group. And that's why we've been playing so well."