As reported by Fabrice Hawkins via RMC Sport (15 January), Arsenal and Manchester United – as well as Spurs – are all interested in the Cameroon forward.

Mbeumo is a player in demand and according to ex-Spurs scout Bryan King, a deal for the 25-year-old could cost as much as £60million.

However, even if Spurs were willing to pay the fee, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – doesn’t think the Bees would sanction a move.

“Why would Brentford sell Mbeumo to us,” Wenham said.

“They will find another club willing to pay. Think about the kind of relationship we have with Brentford. They had Archie Gray ready to join the club and then we signed him instead, and now he’s excelling.

“Therefore, when they’ve got a choice of clubs to sell to, do you see them saying, ‘Sure, let’s sell Mbeumo to Tottenham.’ Of course not.”

Brentford to prevent Bryan Mbeumo transfer to Tottenham?

After Spurs beat Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday (2 February), Thomas Frank’s side are probably in even less of a mood to do Spurs a favour.

Gray was targeted by the home crowd during the clash, who clearly haven’t forgotten that he snubbed the Bees at the last minute to sign for Tottenham.

Therefore, even if Spurs were to come up with a late offer – with Postecoglou still in desperate need of transfer ahead of 11 pm on 3 February – it doesn’t seem as though Brentford would accept the offer.

As a result, Spurs must ensure they are taking a look at other targets.