Manchester United are reportedly considering a huge move to acquire Brentford striker Ivan Toney through a loan deal with an obligation to buy, according to Man Utd News.
The club may test Brentford’s resolve in the final days of the summer transfer window.
The 27-year-old England international is valued at around £60 million by Brentford, a fee that Manchester United are hesitant to meet, especially with Toney’s contract set to expire next summer.
This situation puts Brentford in a challenging position, as they risk losing Toney for free if they don’t secure a deal soon.
A loan agreement, however, might be a viable solution if it includes a mandatory purchase clause.
With United’s Danish striker Rasmus Højlund currently sidelined due to injury and summer signing Joshua Zirkzee still working towards full fitness, the club has had to adapt.
Recently, Bruno Fernandes was deployed as a central striker during the Community Shield clash against Manchester City, a role he may need to reprise in their Premier League opener against Fulham.
The addition of Toney would bolster United’s attack, bringing in a player with proven Premier League experience.
However, the club’s new recruitment plan emphasizes financial prudence, especially after a summer spending spree of approximately £155 million on players like Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui.
