Manchester United are reportedly considering signing striker Ivan Toney from Brentford, with sources saying the club is keen to bolster his attacking power.
Toney, who has also attracted interest from Chelsea and Saudi club Al Ahli, is seen as an ideal candidate to address the Red Devils’ ongoing problems in front of goal.
According to The StandardPreliminary talks have taken place between United and Brentford, with both clubs discussing a potential deal for the 28-year-old.
However, the Red Devils have not yet made an offer for Toney, despite the fact that there are only two days left in the summer transfer period.
Erik ten Hag’s side will also have to contend with Chelsea, as the Blues have reportedly made a bid to sign the striker.
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, with sources suggesting the club are keen to bolster their attacking options
Preliminary talks are said to have taken place between United and Brentford, with the two clubs discussing a potential deal for the 28-year-old
According to the Blues, they are said to be looking for a proven goalscorer for the 2024-25 season and believe Toney could be a good fit. Sky Sport.
According to Sky Sports, Toney will ‘fit into Chelsea’s salary structure’ and the transfer fee for the 28-year-old will be ‘reasonable’.
However, Toney’s arrival would lead to Chelsea’s squad becoming even bigger, after Chelsea were already criticised for having too many players.
Manchester United are interested in Toney as the club continues to search for a reliable goalscorer amid growing injuries.
Mason Mount was the latest player to be named on the injured bench after being substituted at half-time against Brighton.
Luke Shaw, Rasmus Hojlund and Victor Lindelof are also set to remain out of action for a long time, while Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia are hoping to rejoin the squad soon.
Fortunately, Joshua Zirkzee is available for Ten Hag, but despite significant investment in the summer transfer window, he is still struggling to field his best team.
Furthermore, Danish striker Hojlund has struggled to live up to Atalanta’s expectations, having struggled to achieve the desired results over the past year.
However, the Red Devils have not yet made an offer for Toney, despite the fact that there are only two days left in the summer transfer period.
United will have to face Chelsea as the Blues have made a move to sign the striker
Marcus Rashford, United’s top scorer in previous seasons, has also struggled to match his form, leaving the team overly reliant on Bruno Fernandes and occasional contributions from other midfielders.
The lack of a reliable, experienced striker is therefore clearly noticeable, especially in important matches where United struggled to break through the defence.
Manchester United are hoping to beat Chelsea and Al Ahli to Toney’s signature this summer.
But Al Ahli are reportedly willing to offer Toney a three-year contract, which would see him join the likes of Edouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino in Saudi Arabia.
Should the Al Ahli deal fall through, Toney has made it clear that he still wants to leave Brentford, but he is running out of time to strike a deal.
Toney hopes that wherever he ends up he can continue his career. He started at Northampton Town and moved to Newcastle United in 2015.
However, he struggled to break into Newcastle’s first team and was loaned out to several lower division clubs in order to gain more playing time.
The £60million striker (pictured above) is also wanted by Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia
His breakthrough came at Peterborough United, where he became a prolific goalscorer, earning him a move to Brentford in 2020.
At Brentford, Toney excelled, breaking the Championship season’s top scorer record and helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League.
He continued his impressive form in England’s top flight, cementing his reputation as one of England’s most clinical strikers.
However, Toney’s career suffered a setback in 2023 when he was handed an eight-month ban after being found guilty of breaching the English Football Association’s betting regulations.
The 28-year-old was charged with 232 betting offences between 2017 and 2021, during his time at various clubs, with a further 30 charges added a month later.
Toney admitted most of the offences, which earned him an eight-month ban and a £50,000 fine.
Brentford stood by Toney during the incident and he returned to the club when he was allowed to do so, but it seems his future lies elsewhere.
