Regardless of whether Newcastle qualify for the UEFA Champions League this season, it looks set to be an exciting summer for the Magpies.
Eddie Howe can already promise transfer targets European football after winning the Carabao Cup – which secured a spot in the UEFA Conference League – although qualification for Europe’s leading competition is very much on, with Newcastle currently sitting third in the Premier League.
| Position | Team | Played MP |
Won W |
Drawn D |
Lost L |
For GF |
Against GA |
Diff GD |
Points Pts |
| 1 |  |
34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 80 | 32 | 48 | 82 |
| 2 |  |
34 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 63 | 29 | 34 | 67 |
| 3 |  |
34 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 65 | 44 | 21 | 62 |
| 4 |  |
34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 66 | 43 | 23 | 61 |
| 5 |  |
34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 59 | 40 | 19 | 60 |
| 6 |  |
33 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 53 | 39 | 14 | 60 |
Newcastle are already making transfer plans under Paul Mitchell – Director of Football – nonetheless, with Brentford No.19 Bryan Mbeumo a primary target for the Magpies.
The Cameroon international has enjoyed an incredible 2024/25 campaign, scoring 18 goals and providing six assists in 33 Premier League appearances.
This angle of @BMbeumo19‘s goal 🤤 pic.twitter.com/u4Eg77p4nG
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) September 3, 2023
TBR Football understand Newcastle lead the race to sign Mbeumo – who is valued at £50m – and Thomas Frank has now shared an update on his talisman.
Thomas Frank says Bryan Mbeumo could be sold
Speaking to Sky Sports, the Dane said: “I want my best players to stay forever. I know that Bryan is very happy being here at Brentford, he’s thriving, doing well and playing fantastic. What happens in the future? I don’t know.
“I’ve said many times, we are a selling club, but at the same time we have to reinforce that there are ten clubs in the world who aren’t selling clubs.
“So, of course, if the right price – and that’s going to be expensive – is coming, then I’m sure the club will be open for it, but I’m very happy he’s here, and I’m convinced that Bryan will still be happy playing football here.”
“We’re a selling club.”
Brentford boss Thomas Frank gave Sky Sports a glimpse into his summer plans — including what’s next for star forward Bryan Mbeumo 🔍🐝 pic.twitter.com/ssa8sUVQp7
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 30, 2025
Mbeumo – who Southampton once bid for – will only have 12 months left on his contract once the season ends.
Newcastle face fierce competition for Bryan Mbeumo
Newcastle are not the only club looking to sign the 25-year-old this summer.
Manchester United and Arsenal also like Mbeumo – so the Magpies will not have a free run at his signature by any means.
Ultimately, the man from Avallon will leave Brentford in a tough spot unless he signs a new deal soon, as the Bees risk losing him on a free transfer in 2026 unless a sale materialises this summer.
