Arsenal and could battle it out to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo during the January transfer window, with Tottenham also said to be in the mix for his signature. The Cameroon winger has been in sublime form this season and has already bagged 13 goals and three assists in the Premier League.

Arsenal and United are desperate for reinforcements this month, with the Gunners falling well behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, and the Red Devils closer to the relegation zone than they are to the top.

Tottenham, meanwhile, have also endured a difficult season, with Ange Postecoglou coming under increasing pressure in north London.

According to , the three Premier League giants are keeping an eye on Mbeumo and have made enquiries over the availability of the 25-year-old.

And the outlet have claimed that Brentford may demand more than £42million to sanction his exit from the Gtech Community Stadium.

The star has just 18 months remaining on his contract in west London after joining the Bees from Troyes in 2019. He has contributed 63 goals and 45 assists in 225 appearances for his side and is currently enjoying the best form of his career.

At the start of January, Brentford boss Thomas Frank was quizzed about Mbeumo's future after the forward had .

And the Dane dismissed talk of the player's departure as he stated: "Bryan Mbeumo was really good and I was really pleased with that. For me he shouldn't be a problem to hold [onto]."

Frank was then asked whether Mbeumo could leave the club this month in the wake of his performance against Manchester City on Tuesday night. And he replied: "No. So very easy to answer that question."

Mbeumo spoke to in October following his electric start to the campaign. And discussing his role at Brentford he explained: "I feel like a leader in the team. Everybody needs to take responsibility but I have been at the club for five years now. At some point, you need to be a leader.

"Maybe I have more expectations from the fans or the people outside the pitch, but if you want to reach the steps you want to, you need to embrace this. I don't feel any pressure. At the end of the day, I know what I need to do.

And he added: "I don't want to set limits on myself. I think I can always go higher. I want to be the best at what I do, every time."