Bryan Mbeumo transfer response deals Arsenal brutal reality check for January window

THE MIRROR 

Thomas Frank has shut down Arsenal’s chances of signing Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.

The Gunners are in need of some additional firepower during the January transfer window and their desire has only been exacerbated by injury to Gabriel Jesus. Mikel Arteta is already without talismanic figure Bukayo Saka and the Gunners have a long-standing interest in improving their forward line.

Mbeumo has racked up 13 Premier League goals for the Bees this term and has surpassed his tally from 2023/24 in fewer matches. The Cameron international has secured his position as a sought-after talent with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all linked with signing him in addition to Arsenal.

The 25-year-old’s boss is not too concerned about the possibility of losing a star, who has helped the west London side survive Ivan Toney’s summer exit, just yet however. Frank instead, is adamant Mbeumo won’t be leaving the Gtech Stadium in the coming weeks…