Manchester United keen to sign Brentford star

Manchester United are considering signing Brentford forward Ivan Toney this summer as boss Erik ten Hag looks to add to his tally following the signing of Joshua Zirkzee, according to Football Insider A striker.

Ivan Toni didn’t play much last season

Ivan Toney joined Brentford in the summer of 2020 after representing a number of clubs. However, we can’t ignore his penchant for stirring up controversy.

Toney will miss the majority of the 2023-24 season due to a ban imposed by the FA for breaching player betting rules. He represented the team in 17 games, scoring 4 goals and assisting 2 times. He averages 2.6 shots per game, 0.7 key passes, and 0.5 dribbles (data from whoscored).

The England international is a difficult striker to deal with due to his physical strength. He was calm around the penalty area and often dropped to join in the attack. With his aerial dominance and excellent shooting ability, he is always a threat to his opponents.

Manchester United need Ivan Toni’s experience

Manchester United’s interest in Ivan Toney is understandable given their lack of experienced forwards. They have Rasmus Hoylund and Joshua Zirkzee available. However, the former was injured in the preseason and will be sidelined for more than a month, while the latter is a newcomer and may need time to adapt.

Therefore, the Red Devils hope to bring in a new striker to better retain their position. Speaking of Toney, his addition will certainly add quality and depth to the offensive line. Since he is an experienced forward, he can make an immediate impact and his presence will help other young forwards as well.

With 12 months remaining on the 28-year-old’s contract, Brentford are prepared to sell him for a cheaper price. Manchester United can take advantage of this situation and sign him to further strengthen the team.