Brentford are preparing for a summer that could reshape their team.
Thomas Frank is back in the headlines. But this time, he is not guiding Brentford anymore.
The Dane has taken over at Tottenham Hotspur, replacing Ange Postecoglou in one of the biggest managerial switches of the summer.
And Frank has wasted no time putting his stamp on Spurs.
He has already signed Mathys Tel and brought in Japanese defender Kota Takai.
But his next target is someone he knows inside and out.
A player who played his best football under Frank and may now be tempted to join him again in north London.
Spurs have been watching Brentford closely, and they are ready to make a serious move.
The target is a forward. Not Bryan Mbeumo (who is in talks with Manchester United) but someone who scored 19 league goals last season.
A player who was just as important in Brentford’s attack and who, like Mbeumo, is entering a pivotal phase in his career.
This forward’s contract runs out in June 2026. Brentford know they could lose him for far less if they wait too long.
Nottingham Forest tried in January with a £22 million bid, but it was swiftly rejected.
Now, Tottenham are preparing a bigger offer, one that could hit the £40 million mark.
Talks around Mbeumo’s possible departure could decide what happens next.
Brentford will not want to lose both of their top scorers in the same window.
But with a new manager in charge and change already underway, anything is possible.
The player Tottenham want is Yoane Wissa, according to talkSPORT.
The 28-year-old has been electric under Frank and would welcome the chance to reunite with him at Spurs.
Brentford paid just £7.2 million for him in 2021. Selling now could mean a huge profit. But it would also leave a big hole in their attack.
This could be one of the trickiest calls Brentford have faced in years. And for Tottenham, it could be the signing that sets the tone for their new era.
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