According Givemesport, manchester united and Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in signing Brentford striker Ivan Toney this summer.
The England international had a difficult 2023/24 season with the Bees as he was sidelined for several months due to his 8-month suspension for betting breach. Toney only made his return in January of this year. He had a lively start with 4 goals in 5 games, but failed to score for the rest of the campaign.
Despite this, he continues to be highly rated and Givemesport claim United and Spurs are willing to spend £40m to land the 28-year-old. Brentford currently insist they will not accept anything less than £60m for their prized asset despite his contract expiring in June next year.
Potential deal
Man United are currently on the hunt for a new centre-forward and Anthony Martial is leaving on a free. transfer. The Frenchman's current contract expires at the end of the month. Instead of looking for a young forward to compete Rasmus HojlundThe Red Devils may want a proven star in the first division.
Toney seemed in a bad mood during the final months of last season, but it was justifiable considering his lack of game practice during the first half of the campaign. With a full pre-season under his belt, he could revive his form from the 2022/23 campaign, where he scored 20 goals in the English top flight.
Spurs also seem interested in his services. Richarlison and Heung-min Son struggled for consistency at the end of last season and the club definitely needs another striker to compete for places. Toney would be an ideal signing for both clubs and could be tempted to join them to play in Europe.
Brentford are currently reluctant to reduce their demands for the striker, who was praised as “remarkable' by manager Thomas Frank. However, his position could change in the coming weeks if Toney does not agree to new contractual terms. They wouldn't want to lose him on a free transfer in 12 months' time.
