Manchester United have reportedly entered discussions for a potential deal to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline.
This move comes as United nears the completion of a deal for Manuel Ugarte, who is set to join the club alongside recent signings Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui.
According to recent reports, Manchester United have initiated exploratory talks with Brentford regarding a deal for Toney.
Toney has been on United’s radar as they sought a new No. 9 this summer, despite already signing Zirkzee from Bologna to compete with Rasmus Højlund, who joined last summer for a massive fee.
Ivan Toney’s Premier League experience makes him a valuable acquisition.
During the 2022/23 campaign, he scored 20 league goals before facing an eight-month ban for breaching betting rules.
Despite the suspension, Toney is an attractive prospect, with reported offers from Saudi Arabia and interest from Chelsea, who are also looking to strengthen their attacking options.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has remained tight-lipped about Toney’s potential departure.
Ahead of Brentford’s Carabao Cup tie with Colchester United, Frank expressed his contentment in seeing the transfer window close soon, noting that ongoing speculation about player transfers can be distracting.
When specifically asked about Toney’s situation, Frank admitted he had not inquired about the transfer in the past few days but noted Toney had been training well with a positive attitude.
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