Ivan Toney’s Future at Brentford Hangs in the Balance as Manchester United Emerge as Surprise Contenders
Published: 17:31 5 Aug 2024 GMT+1
As the transfer window continues to heat up, Ivan Toney’s future at Brentford remains uncertain. The 28-year-old striker has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham. However, Manchester United have emerged as surprise contenders to land the England international.
According to the latest odds from BetVictor, Manchester United are now the favourites to sign Toney, priced at just 2/1. This comes as a surprise, given that the Red Devils have already signed Joshua Zirkzee this summer. However, Rasmus Hojlund’s injury in pre-season has left Erik ten Hag’s side looking for further reinforcements.
Tottenham (3/1) and Arsenal (4/1) are also in the running to sign Toney, who has just one year left on his current deal with Brentford. The Bees are likely to cash in on their star player, given his impressive form and goalscoring ability.
But what does this mean for Manchester United’s summer plans? Ten Hag has spoken out on his team’s transfer strategy, insisting that they will be busy in the market to strengthen their squad. "I want the squad as strong as possible," he said. "We already made two very good buys, so when everyone is fit we have a team that can beat everyone. But also in squad depth, we have to catch-up."
The Dutch coach has identified areas where his team needs to improve, particularly in terms of squad depth. With injuries a major concern last season, Ten Hag knows that his team needs to be more robust to compete with the best in the Premier League.
So, what does this mean for Ivan Toney’s future? Will he join Manchester United, Tottenham, or Arsenal? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Toney’s future at Brentford hangs in the balance.
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