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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Bryan Mbeumo: Brentford ace told 'good destination' amid Arsenal and Liverpool transfer links

Interest in Brentford’s star forward continues to build ahead of the summer transfer window - (Getty Images)

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has been urged to ignore potential interest from Arsenal and Liverpool and instead move to Newcastle.

Mbeumo is enjoying a fine season for Brentford, scoring 14 goals as well as chipping in with three assists in the Premier League so far.

Such form has prompted talk of a big move for the 25-year-old this summer with reports claiming Arsenal are interested as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options.

In addition, Liverpool have been credited with an interest in Mbeumo as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

However, Romauld Eteki, an agent for Promosport and sports consultant for CRTV Sports in Cameroon has urged his compatriot to join Newcastle as he would be an “undisputed starter”.

“Bryan Mbeumo has many suitors this season, thanks to his performances,” Eteki said, as per Sport Witness. “The names of Liverpool, to compensate for a future departure of Salah, or Arsenal are often mentioned.

“However, I think Newcastle would be a good destination for him. First of all, he would pass an obvious level. Newcastle has been fighting for European places for two years, which is not the case for Brentford.

“In addition, at Newcastle, he would certainly arrive in the shoes of an undisputed starter because on the right side of the team, there is not a player who stands out.

“However, at Arsenal where Saka is unshakeable on the right or at Liverpool where succeeding Salah, the best player in the championship, the expectations would therefore be very high. Which can add additional pressure.”

At the end of the season, Mbeumo will have one year left on his Brentford contract that he signed January 2022.

However, as part of that agreement, crucially Brentford have the option to extend it by a further 12 months and that immediately strengthens their position in any transfer negotiations.

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