Manchester United plotting move for Premier League striker who is a boyhood Liverpool fan: Reports
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for Ivan Toney, who recently revealed that he is a fan of rivals Liverpool.
According to Football Transfers, the Red Devils already held talks with Toney before jetting off for pre-season in the United States earlier this summer. The Brentford striker is currently undergoing an eight-month ban for breaching gambling laws.
However, Toney, 27, was one of the Premier League's most impressive forwards last season. He recorded 20 goals and four assists in 33 league games. He finished third in the goalscoring rankings, only behind Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.
It's claimed that Manchester United are willing to wait until January to snap Toney when his ban will be lifted. The English striker is open to a move to Old Trafford and he could take up the regular starting role as the focal point of Erik ten Hag's attack.
The Red Devils' newest signing Rasmus Hojlund arrived earlier this month. However, he was viewed as a signing for the future and a forward who could accommodate a ready-made frontman.
However, signing another striker and one that can immediately come into Ten Hag's side isn't financially plausible right now. Hence, United are willing to wait until January to lure him from the Gtech Community Stadium.
Toney will have to put his admiration for Manchester United's bitter rivals Liverpool to one side if he does make the move. The England international revealed to Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO that he is a fan of the Merseysiders while he also enjoys watching Arsenal:
The Brentford striker has two years left on his deal with Thomas Frank's side. He is valued by Transfermarkt at around £30 million.
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