Manchester United are said to be waiting until the final stages of the transfer window to gain an edge in their pursuit of Brentford striker Ivan Toney.
their midfield before the window closes, some reports suggest that Manchester United still intend to enhance their attacking options and sign a striker, even after acquiring Joshua Zirkzee, who scored in Friday’s match, earlier this summer.
Ivan Toney, a 28-year-old who netted 20 goals for Brentford in the 2022/2023 season, has been frequently mentioned as a potential target for the club.
Manchester United and Chelsea are also reported to be interested in Ivan Toney but have intentionally delayed their approaches until the later stages of the summer transfer window to pressure Brentford, with Toney keen to move. The situation now rests with Brentford.
Moreover, the Manchester Evening News supports Manchester United’s interest in Toney, noting that Rasmus Hojlund’s pre-season injury has prompted the club, led by Dan Ashworth and his team, to seek another striker, reviving long-standing speculation about Toney.
While there is widespread consensus that United are urgently pursuing a defensive midfielder, likely Manuel Ugarte, there is less clarity regarding their plans for a new striker.
Manchester United and Chelsea are both said to be interested in Ivan Toney but have strategically postponed their moves until the latter part of the summer transfer window to pressure Brentford, who are aware of Toney’s desire to leave. The decision now lies with Brentford.
Additionally, the Manchester Evening News confirms Manchester United’s interest in Toney, highlighting that cv’s pre-season injury has led the club, under Dan Ashworth’s direction, to search for another striker, bringing Toney back into the conversation.
While it’s clear that United are urgently seeking a defensive midfielder, likely Manuel Ugarte, their intentions regarding a new striker remain less defined.
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