Manchester United could try to sign Ivan Toney before the deadline
Manchester United He could reportedly try to sign Brentford star Ivan Toney before the end of this season. transfer window, according to the Independent.
The Red Devils have already signed Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui for over £125m this summer.
However, it has been reported that Erik the HagThe Manchester team also want a new midfielder and a left-back. In addition, United are said to be considering signing another centre-forward after Rasmus Hojlundinjury of
According to the report of the IndependentManchester United are interested in Toney and could make a formal proposal to secure his signing before the deadline.
The 28-year-old has entered the final year of his current contract and is keen to leave the Bees to take the next step in his career. As such, Thomas Frank's side are willing to let him go, but they won't accept his exit on the cheap and want around £60m.
Toney to Tottenham
The Independent United have no intention of spending big to sign a player of his age but could press ahead with a deal if a lucrative agreement is reached. They are willing to table a loan with obligation to buy proposal later in this window to test the Bees' resolve.
The report also says that Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in him, but having recently signed Dominic Solanke, Spurs may not pursue him further.
Toney is an experienced striker and has demonstrated his goalscoring ability in the Premier League in recent years. Therefore, he could solve United's goalscoring problems next season if they sign him this summer.
However, having signed Hojlund and Zirkzee, Manchester United do not need to spend much to add more depth in this position. Therefore, Ten Hag's side would be better off saving money to strengthen other areas of the squad.
Meanwhile, Manchester United kick off their Premier League campaign against Fulham on Friday night before facing Brighton & Hove Albion next week. Ten Hag will be desperate to get the season off to a flying start by winning his first two games.
