It's a bad relationship. Tottenham, which tramples on Manchester United, is pushing for a big hijacking in the FA market following the Europa League

Jun 08, 2025

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Tottenham Hotspur is pushing Manchester United into a corner again. After losing the Europa League final, he is now trying to intercept even the player. Attention is focusing on how Manchester United will respond.

Tottenham are pushing for a groundbreaking team shake-up this summer. He has already replaced Enze Postecoglou, who won the UEFA Europa League (UEL) title in 2024-2025 season, and is looking for a new coach. In addition, it is also seeking to recruit new strikers.

As Tottenham's next manager, current Brentford coach Thomas Frank is likely to be the next manager. Tottenham is also trying to recruit Frank's preferred striker as a kind of 'package'. He wants to give Frank a present.

Coincidentally, Coach Frank's preferred person as the `Tottenham No. 1 Recruitment Talent' is a player that Manchester United is also coveting. Brian Mbomoda coached by Frank at Brantford. Manchester United actually pushed for recruitment first. Therefore, Tottenham seems to be hijacking (interception).

Team Talk, a British media outlet, said on the 8th (Korea time) 'Tottenham is trying to recruit coach Frank and Mbomo, the striker Manchester United is aiming for at the same time. Even the conditions offered to Mbömo have been disclosed,' the report said. British media outlet The Sun also said 'Tottenham is trying to bring Brantford coach Frank and striker Mbjömo at the same time. The total amount of funds needed for this is expected to reach 70 million pounds (about 128.9 billion won)," the report said.

According to the report, the company plans to invest 10 million pounds (about 18.4 billion won) in a buyout to recruit coach Frank and about 60 million pounds in recruiting Mbömo.

For now, it is known that Frank's trip to Tottenham is virtually definitive. However, the situation became somewhat complicated as Frank accepted Tottenham's offer and conditioned the recruitment of Mbömo. This is because Mbomo was already in communication with Manchester United.

Mbömo finished fourth in league scoring with 20 goals (7 assists) in the EPL in the 2024-2025 season. He is the next-generation EPL striker with the most goals after Mohamed Salah (29 goals), Alexander Isaac (23 goals) and Elling Holan (22 goals). Director Frank is the one who raised this Mbomo.

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But Mbomo was pushing for next season's man-of-the-match. The team talk was 'Umbemo and Manchester United have negotiated twice so far, with a maximum price of £60 million (£50 million + additional option of £10 million). It is less than 70 million pounds that Brentford want, but it has offered an intention to sign for a fee similar to the 62.5 million pounds that Manchester United paid for Mateus Cunha.

It is also known that the weekly salary has been offered up to 200,000 pounds (about 360 million won), including incentives, for a basic £150,000.

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However, Tottenham is not expected to meet all of Manchester United's exceptional conditions. At least there is a possibility that it will hit the £60 million mark. It is difficult to raise the weekly wage dramatically.

But Tottenham have a powerful weapon. One is the bait of advancing to the Champions League next season. It can be a strong motivation for Mbomo. Next is the existence of director Frank, who is 'eunsa'. If head coach Frank directly negotiates recruitment, the possibility of turning Mbomo's mind cannot be ruled out.

If Tottenham even takes Mbomo, Manchester United will become a 'iron battery marshal'. Following the Europa League, he is also the subject of frustration in recruiting players. A new malaise is expected to be born.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.