Manchester United could yet be tempted by a loan deal for Brentford forward Ivan Toney.The Bees have stood firm so far this summer, and require £60million to part ways with their star striker. The England international has less than a year on his contract and has shown no desire to extend his stay at the G-tech Stadium.
No club has yet proved willing to meet that figure, with the possibility that patience could not prove beneficial for any suitor. At 28, Toney is an older forward that clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea would not ideally target, though they have been interested in the striker, along with Arsenal.
The Independent report that the Old Trafford side, like Chelsea, are willing to wait until nearer the end of the transfer window to potentially make a move. It is expected the Bees’ position will be weakened at that stage and clubs could become creative.
That could see Toney move for a reduced fee or even on loan as Brentford attempt to realise some of the former Newcastle forward’s valuation.
A loan offer for Toney, with an obligation to buy could yet be forthcoming it is reported.United are reluctant to spend a large figure on Toney’s profile under their new recruitment team, with the club having been restricted by profit and sustainability rules too.
While the club’s priorities lie in midfield, after having signed the likes of Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt, a forward remains of interest.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has admitted this summer that he would love Toney to stay despite the speculation. The Bees’ head coach also confirmed that the former Peterborough star would not be let go cheaply due to his goalscoring status.
“You never know, he is a Brentford player. I would love him to stay. They’ll give me a very positive challenge,” Frank told Sky Sports last month.”But, you know, I haven’t met a coach that didn’t want as many good players as possible. So right now, Ivan is a Brentford player.
“I know he’s enjoying his time off, well deserved time off, after the time with England and I’m happy if he’s here with us, I’ll be more than happy at training.”[He’s a] goalscorer two things in that, that’s very good to have in your team. And if someone wants to buy him It’s expensive.”
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