LIVERPOOL and Newcastle are set to battle it out in a race for one of the Premier League’s hottest properties. The current league leaders and the Geordie giants are both tracking Bryan Mbeumo - whose form for Brentford this season has been electrifying. 2 Bryan Mbeumo is a transfer target for both Liverpool and Newcastle Credit: PA 2 Eddie Howe has long been an admirer of the forward, who has scored eight goals in 11 Premier League starts this season.
However, the Cameroonian hitman has now caught the attention of Arne Slot . He regards the Brentford forward as a brilliant option for Liverpool due to the versatility he offers. Like ex-cult hero Sadio Mane, the 25-year-old would be able to comfortably fit into any of the front three roles at Anfield.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL RUB OUT THE PAIN Amorim tells Man Utd why post-Fergie bosses failed with stars 'blown away' Liverpool have been scouting the forward all season and are now weighing up a summer move for the player. He’s even seen as a potential replacement for Mo Salah - whose future at Liverpool remains unclear. But the Merseysiders won’t have things all their own way.
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