‘Not impossible’ Man Utd target Mbeumo will stay at Brentford – Giles

Director of football Phil Giles claims that Brentford are in “constant dialogue” with forward Bryan Mbeumo and that it is “not impossible” for him to stay.

Manchester United have had two offers for the striker rejected, the second of which was worth up to £62.5 million. The Cameroon international Mbeumo is the subject of serious interest.

Mbeumo, 25, has reportedly told the west London club that he wants to join United.

Giles claimed on Monday that there had been “less” progress with a potential deal.

He claimed that his season was fantastic. We had a lot of interest in him, and we did.

He has his opinions on what kind of career he wants to pursue. He has a lot of legal right to do that.

If we decide to let him stay, it is still possible that he will play for Brentford next season.

Mbeumo was only “the right deal” for Brentford, according to Giles, and it would only be sold.

Any club will tell you that, he continued. Why would we do it if it wasn’t the right deal, you ask?

We need our best players because he is undoubtedly one of our best players, if not our best. Keeping your best players is not beneficial.

Giles also confirmed Christian Norgaard’s imminent departure from Arsenal.

The two Premier League clubs had reached an agreement last week, according to BBC Sport, which is believed to be up to £15 million, inclusive of any additional fees.

We’ve had conversations with Arsenal for the past week to ten days, Giles said. It hasn’t been finished yet, as it stands, but it is moving in that direction.

“He’s earned it,” he declared, “if that happens for him, that’s fantastic.” He has led our team brilliantly.