Old ties, no favours — Cameroonian star Mbeumo sends bold message to former boss Thomas Frank ahead of emotional reunion

Cameroonian forward Bryan Mbeumo has sent a fiery message to his former mentor, Thomas Frank, insisting there'll be no favours when the in-form winger leads Manchester United against his former coach’s Tottenham side on Saturday.

The Cameroonian is set to lead the line for the resurgent Red Devils as they look to build on a winning run that saw Mbeumo scoop the prestigious EA SPORTS Player of the Month award for October.

His new team faces a Tottenham side managed by the very man who nurtured his prodigious talent for six years at Brentford.

Mbeumo, 24, was integral to Frank's success at Brentford before both men moved to their new, high-profile clubs this past summer.

Ahead of the emotional reunion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Mbeumo acknowledged the personal connection but drew a firm line regarding his professional commitment.

“A little bit weird. I’m going to be happy to see him again but I’m not going to help him today," Mbeumo told the Premier League, setting the stage for a compelling clash.

Frank, for his part, tried to sign Mbeumo for Tottenham after he was appointed manager, and has publicly heaped praise on the Manchester United star.

Despite the mutual respect, Mbeumo’s immediate objective is clear: to continue his explosive goal-scoring form and secure a crucial victory that would cement Manchester United’s recent return to winning ways.

The £71 million man, hailed as close to the complete winger by his former boss, is ready to treat the man who developed him as just another rival for 90 minutes.