'Very easy to answer': Thomas Frank gives clear answer to Bryan Mbeumo transfer question

Thomas Frank has insisted Bryan Mbeumo will not leave Brentford in the January transfer window.

the bees The striker has caught the attention of a number of clubs after enjoying an impressive first half of the season in which he scored 13 league goals and provided three assists.

And after another impressive display at the Bees' 2-2 draw with city ​​of manchester On Tuesday, this again sparked speculation that the 25-year-old's future could lie away from west London.

Despite not scoring, the Cameroonian star was a constant threat as his team fought back from 2-0 down to claim a point.

After late goals from Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard drew Brentford level, Mbeumo almost scored a last-gasp winner when his shot was cleared off the line by Nathan Ake in the fifth minute of injury time .

and while ArsenalLiverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham With everyone reportedly interested in the winger, Bees coach Thomas Frank made it clear he would not be leaving the club this month.

Speaking to talkSPORT's Alex Crook, the Dane was asked if there was any chance Mbeumo could leave in January after his performance against Man City.

“No.” Frank responded immediately. “So it's very easy to answer that question!”

In November, Brentford were believed to have slapped a Asking price of £50 million on his main man.

And while Mbeumo may not be ready for an immediate move, there is no doubt he will continue to be linked with bigger clubs in the summer if he maintains his current performance levels.

Halfway through the season, the former Troyes player has already recorded his highest scoring season in the Premier League.

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Having scored nine goals in each of the last two seasons, Mbeumo broke his career-high in December when he scored in a 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

He is now on course to surpass the 15 league goals he scored for the Bees in the Championship in 2019/20, the best total of his career so far.

What makes the Cameroonian's exploits this term even more impressive is that he has stepped up to fill the void left by the former headliner. Ivan Toney.

with english He leaves for the Saudi club Al Ahli In the summer, Mbeumo has entered into a deadly partnership with Yoane Wissa.

The pair have formed one of the deadliest attacking duos in the Premier League, with the Congolese international having an impressive 11 goals to his name.

But with Mbeumo taking the lead role at Brentford, talkSPORT's Jason Cundy has suggested he replace Mohamed Salah in Liverpool.

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The Egyptian is in the last six months of his contract at Anfield and has already said it before no progress has been made in negotiations on a new agreement.

Speaking in DecemberCundy suggested the Brentford star could be a similar replacement for Salah.

He said: “I think Mbeumo, when you look at what could happen in Liverpool with Salah… I'm looking at Mbeumo and what he's capable of doing.

““It’s a little mini Salah, on the right side, on the left foot.”