Ivan Toney tells friends he wants to join Man United as price plummets - sources

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15 Jul 2024, 5:49 am

Ivan Toney has told friends he’s keen to join Man United this summer, sources have told Football Insider.

The 28-year-old striker has also shared the same sentiment with his England teammates while away on international duty this summer.

The 20-time champions are in the market for a number nine to provide cover and competition for Rasmus Hojlund.

The Brentford striker is among United’s centre-forward targets, and the Bees are expected to sell him this summer.

Toney only has one year left on his contract at the Gtech Community Stadium, making this summer Brentford’s last chance to land a huge fee for him.

The Bees had hoped for a minimum fee of £90million earlier this year for Toney, but, following a mixed end to the 2023-24 season and considering his age and contract situation, they are now likely to accept £60m.

Man United would gain a proven goal scorer in Ivan Toney

Toney has scored 65 goals and provided 21 assists in 85 Premier League appearances for Brentford.

The striker has climbed the English football pyramid from League Two, consistently scoring in every division along that journey.

United could face competition from Tottenham to sign the England international, as Football Insider previously revealed Spurs are looking to replace Harry Kane this summer.

United have already brought in one striker this summer, and the club confirmed the signing of Joshua Zirkzee.

The 23-year-old signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford in a deal worth £36.54million.

In other news, Man United ready offer for Tottenham defender.

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