Manchester United plan to make a last-minute signing for Brentford star Ivan Toney
Manchester United They are reportedly planning to make a last-ditch attempt to sign Brentford star Ivan Toney, according to Manchester Evening News.
Scoring goals has been a problem for the Red Devils under Erik the HagSo the Dutch manager tried to solve the problem by signing a prolific goalscorer last summer.
United were linked with a number of options, including Harry Kane, but ultimately opted to sign Rasmus Hojlund The youngster did not have a proven track record of scoring goals regularly before arriving at Old Trafford and he was unable to improve on that last season either.
Manchester United's goalscoring problem persisted last season and they have now decided to sign Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna to strengthen their attack. However, he was not a prolific striker during his time at the Rossoblu either and United even struggled to find the back of the net in the first two games of this season.
Therefore, it seems that the United hierarchy are now looking to sign a proven goalscorer and MEN claim they are planning to make a final attempt to sign Toney from Brentford on the final day of the deadline.
Toney to Manchester United
The Englishman has been linked with a possible exit from the Gtech Community Stadium during this transfer window but has yet to finalise his departure from the club. The striker is keen to leave the Bees to take up a new challenge in his career and Brentford reportedly want his side. 40 million pounds For him.
However, the report says that, along with Man Utd, Chelsea They are also interested in buying him and, in addition, the Saudi club Al-Ahli is also in this race.
The 28-year-old has a proven track record of consistently scoring goals in the Premier League So he could solve Man Utd's goalscoring problems if he joins the club.
However, it will be interesting to see if the Premier League champions ultimately opt to formalise their interest in signing him before tomorrow's deadline.
Meanwhile, following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion, Man Utd will host their arch-rivals Liverpool in the Premier League this weekend before the international break.
