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Times
an hour ago
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- Times
Man United's £60m bid for Bryan Mbeumo rejected by Brentford
Brentford have rejected Manchester United's latest offer, worth around £60 million, for their forward Bryan Mbeumo. After having an initial bid for the Cameroon international, worth up to £55million rejected, United returned with a fresh bid this week. The west London club have turned down that offer though as they want a similar sum to the £62.5million fee that United paid for Matheus Cunha, who joined from Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this month. It is also understood that Brentford, who earlier named Keith Andrews as their new head coach, want a large chunk of the fee for Mbuemo paid up front. United remain interested in the 25-year-old, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season although they maintain that they will not pay over the odds. Mbeumo has scored 70 goals and provided 51 assists in 242 appearances for Brentford, who lost their manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham Hotspur this summer. It had been reported that Frank would try to take Mbeumo to Spurs with him, but United appear to be in pole position for Brentford's top scorer from last season. After finishing 15th in the Premier League table, Amorim vowed to revamp his squad this summer and the club have already signed Cunha, the Brazil forward, from Wolves after triggering his release clause. It is likely to be a busy summer for the club, who are in the market for a striker, a wingback, a midfielder and a goalkeeper but whether they can fill all gaps in their squad will depend to a certain extent on whether they can offload their unwanted players, such as Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
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- Daily Mail
Sheffield Wednesday make decision over their next manager if Danny Rohl takes over at Leicester - but face competition from Premier League club
Sheffield Wednesday are set to turn to assistant manager Henrik Pedersen if Danny Rohl jumps ship to Leicester City – but could face competition from Brentford. Rohl is understood to be prominent on the Leicester shortlist after Ruud van Nistelrooy's sacking on Friday, with Sean Dyche and Andy King also among the frontrunners for the post. Even if Leicester opt against Rohl, the German is expected to leave Hillsborough this summer, with the Championship club in crisis over unpaid wages to players and staff. Sources have indicated that in such an eventuality, managerial responsibilities for next season will quickly be passed to Pedersen, 47, the highly-rated Dane who was appointed Rohl's No 2 in 2023 and was previously prominent under Red Bull's footballing umbrella. It is understood that new Brentford boss Keith Andrews is also keen on adding Pedersen to his coaching staff. Rohl's future away from Wednesday has seemed certain since the end of last season, in which he secured a mid-table finish having initially saved the club from relegation after his appointment in the 2023-24 campaign. A barrier to his suitors is the significant compensation that would be owed to Wednesday, whose contract with Rohl runs until 2027. Speaking in May, the 36-year-old said: 'Personally, I had a fantastic time at Sheffield Wednesday. I've made no secret of the fact that I'd like to work at the highest possible level with the best players in the near future. 'The Bundesliga is, of course, a consideration. My situation in Sheffield is unofficially relatively clear. There's a clear agreement with the owner about how I envision my future. Unfortunately, I can't go into detail about that right now.'
BBC News
3 hours ago
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- BBC News
'We must give Andrews a chance' - fans on new Bees boss
We asked for your views on the appointment of Keith Andrews as Brentford's new head are some of your comments:Alan: A supporter since 1960 and sceptical for much of that time, but I have total faith in the current management structure and ability - so I back this totally. If it doesn't work out they'll have a plan to Let's all get behind Andrews' new management team. It will be interesting if there are any other internal promotions from the coaching staff. As always, keep the faith and roll on season We must give Andrews a chance to show what he can do as the number one. We talk about the great job Thomas Frank did but, honestly, how many people knew anything about him when he joined Brentford and then became head coach? The management at Brentford know what the club needs and requires, and if Andrews fits the bill, who are we to say no?Gary: Gutted. Total lack of ambition from the club.J: Change is a risk, and so is not changing. I can't think of any owner or directors of a football club better placed to exploit risk than Brentford's. I am very excited about this season coming. I will miss Frank, Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard, but there is some incredible talent in our squad, which is designed for the next three to five years. Just watch!Stephen: Do you honestly think Matthew Benham and Phil Giles would take a punt on Premier League survival by appointing Andrews? The answer is crystal clear. It is now about Keith's relationship with the players and how he can keep the motivation and momentum high after Frank's successful seven-year reign. The have all worked with Andrews for a year. He has seen what works and doesn't work. It is too early to judge.
BBC News
4 hours ago
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- BBC News
'A rarity and a risk - but it's exciting'
Matthew Upson, who played with new Brentford boss Keith Andrews at Brighton in 2013-14 - and under him when the Irishman began his coaching career at MK Dons in 2015 - says he understands why the Bees have promoted him to head told BBC Sport: "An appointment like this is a rarity and a risk - but it's exciting. It's got everyone talking about it."It's a real acceleration of Keith's career, but I know him well and I can understand why he has got this opportunity."Following on from Thomas Frank, there is probably going to be a point where the team is going to have a wobble, a dip or a drop-off in results."What happens then is going to be interesting, and it comes down to what the expectations are for Keith, really."Even Frank has had wobbles in the past, when the team went through really bad spells. It also looks like Bryan Mbeumo is going to go, which is a blow."It is a really interesting appointment but, having played with Keith and seen him as a coach - very much in his early days - I can see why he has got this chance."As well having good opinions, he is an impressive communicator in how he gets his ideas across. That is a very strong skill that he has, which will help him as a manager."If you can get the players on board with you, that is half the battle."Read more about Andrews' rise to Brentford job
Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Brentford's new boss Keith Andrews is Guinness-loving former Premier League star who suffers no fools
Scroll down to see his amazing career stats THE BEE'S KNEES Brentford's new boss Keith Andrews is Guinness-loving former Premier League star who suffers no fools Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KEITH ANDREWS is a people's person who loves a pint of Guinness and a night out. But when comes down to business, the new Brentford boss suffers no fools and his attention to detail is off the charts. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 New Brentford boss Keith Andrews is ready to prove himself in his first-ever managerial role Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Andrews has replaced Thomas Frank after the Dane joined Tottenham Credit: PA That is the view of two of his ex-team-mates who have also observed his coaching abilities first hand. Andrews, 44, is taking over from Thomas Frank at Bees after being promoted from set-piece coach. David Dunn played alongside him in Blackburn's midfield in the Premier League while Dean Lewington was a team-mate at MK Dons and later coached there by him too. And both say Andrews is far from a risky appointment despite never having been a manager - let alone in the top flight. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL CAR CRASH Fans claim Carabao Cup draw is 'rigged' as huge derby clash is handed out Former England international Dunn, 45, told SunSport: 'I read and hear this stuff that he was just their set-piece coach. But he's been doing much more than that. 'I've spent a lot of time with Brentford recently. 'And I've got to know the guys there inside out. They've got everything covered. 'They've spent so much on research and development, finding small fine margins to give them an edge. It's a brilliant club. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'Keith did the set-piece coach role brilliantly. Look at the amount of goals they scored and how few they conceded from set-pieces. 'But he was also helping the guys in lots of other areas too. He's been coaching for years and along with his playing career fully understands all aspects of the game.' Claudia Schiffer's film-maker husband in talks to buy stake in Brentford after supermodel seen at Premier League game 4 Andrews enjoyed a successful playing career and was an Irish international Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription 4 Andrews had been set-piece coach at Brentford before his promotion Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Andrews joined Rovers in 2008 after winning promotion with MK Dons in League Two and following his boss Paul Ince to Ewood Park. The ex-midfielder spent three seasons in the top flight, playing also under Sam Allardyce and Steve Kean. Dunn added: 'His leadership qualities and work ethic were excellent and he led by example. 'He was insightful and thoughtful in his views about the game and never afraid to give his opinion. I'm not surprised he's gone on to do well in coaching.' MK Dons legend Lewington won promotion with Andrews in 2008 as well as winning the EFL Trophy at Wembley - with Andrews scoring in the 2-0 victory over Grimsby at Wembley. Lewington, who retired this summer at the age of 41 after making an incredible 916 appearances for the club, said: 'Keith was our talisman and captain that season. 'In all honesty he was above our level. He was a Championship-standard player who went on to play in the Prem. 'He just oozed leadership and professionalism — and speaks concisely and with such great authority. Keith Andrews' career stats Wolves, 1999-2005: 72 games, 0 goals Oxford (loan), 2000-2001: 5 games, 1 goal Stoke (loan), 2003: 16 games, 0 goals Walsall (loan), 2004: 10 games, 2 goals Hull, 2005-2006: 30 games, 0 goals MK Dons, 2006-2008: 87 games, 22 goals Blackburn, 2008-2011: 76 games, 5 goals Ipswich (loan), 2011: 20 games, 9 goals West Brom, 2012: 14 games, 2 goals Bolton, 2012-2013: 29 games, 4 goals Brighton (loan), 2013-2014: 35 games, 1 goal Watford (loan), 2014: 11 games, 1 goal MK Dons (loan), 2015: 5 games, 0 goals Republic of Ireland, 2008-2012: 35 games, 3 goals Trophies MK Dons: League Two, EFL Trophy ROI: Nations Cup Coaching career MK Dons, assistant manager ROI U21s, assistant manager ROI, assistant manager Sheffield United, coach Brentford, set-piece coach Brentford, manager 'Keith is also passionate and demands high and immaculate standards. 'We used to enjoy some nights out and he loved a beer, especially Guinness, but when it was time to work he was ultra professional. 'When he came back as a coach under Karl Robinson everything had to be perfect. Even the smallest detail was important to him. 'And he isn't a person who suffers fools gladly. You had to be with him. 'Hopefully Keith will be another successful story for Brentford.' This is echoed by Dunn, who points to the fact that Frank led the club into the Prem after being promoted from within to replace Dean Smith. And he said: 'Often people say it's a risk to appoint from within. Blackburn promoted Ray Harford to replace Kenny Dalglish and that didn't work out. 'But there are equally examples where it did work, no better than the one set by Brentford with Frank. 'Brentford might well be losing quite a few big players this summer and it will be down to their excellent recruitment team there to get the right players in. 'Yet, knowing Keith and his abilities, he has all the attribute to be a success. He knows what it takes and is a great fit.'
