Fabrizio Romano confirms Man Utd hold ‘talks’ to sign £80m Arsenal target as Alan shearer backs united to complete striker signing this summer

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have internally discussed the possibility of signing Ivan Toney, a player who is also being pursued by Arsenal and currently plays for Brentford. This talk took place with regards to a potential transfer during the upcoming summer.

It appears that the Red Devils have been actively considering the possibility of acquiring a new striker to potentially replace Anthony Martial during the upcoming summer transfer window.

The Frenchman is in the last few months of his existing contract and is expected to depart the club as a free agent.

Several forwards have been associated with a potential transfer to Old Trafford in recent times, and Toney is one of them.

The prominent player from Brentford has explicitly expressed his desire to depart from the club at the conclusion of this season in order to progress to the next level in his professional journey.

Additionally, there have been reports indicating that the Bees are willing to consider selling the striker, who is expected to reach the last year of his existing contract this summer.

According to Romano’s post on Caught Offside, Man Utd has expressed interest in acquiring Toney and has already conducted internal discussions over a potential agreement to buy the English player during the upcoming summer.

Nevertheless, the journalist asserts that the Red Devils have not yet reached a decision regarding whether they will pursue Toney to strengthen their offensive division for the upcoming season.

Romano authored:

“It is merely one of the alternatives that will be examined and deliberated upon internally.” As previously said, Manchester United is currently in the first phases of determining which type of striker they intend to acquire: a seasoned player or a youthful prospect. Internal discussions will occur, and Toney is expected to be among the individuals offered for sale, making him a potential candidate to monitor.

Nevertheless, there have been suggestions indicating that Arsenal is also interested in acquiring a new striker during the upcoming summer transfer window and is strategizing to make a decisive move for Toney.

Furthermore, there have been reports indicating that Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have expressed interest in securing his services. Manchester United is expected to encounter intense competition from its rivals in securing any potential agreement for him.

It has been proposed that despite Toney having just one year remaining on his existing deal this summer, Brentford is unwilling to allow their star player to depart for a low price and is seeking a minimum of £100m. Either Arsenal or Manchester United will need to pay a substantial amount of money in order to acquire his signature this summer.

Toney, a very skilled player, has already demonstrated his abilities in the Premier League recently. Therefore, if either Arsenal or Manchester United were to acquire him, it could be considered a clever and strategic deal.

Nevertheless, with Rasmus Hojlund already in their possession, the Red Devils do not require to spend the rumored £100m amount to acquire another striker this summer.