Man United 'remain interested' in Ivan Toney transfer with price tag set
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United are reportedly still interested in signing Brentford striker Ivan Toney this summer. The 28-year-old has been a standout star for the Bees since joining the club from Peterborough United in 2020.
Toney's goals have propelled Brentford to the Premier League and in 2022/23 the forward became hot property when he scored 20 goals in 33 Premier League appearances.
However, his momentum took a turn for the worst last season when he was banned by the FA over gambling offences. He returned to the Brentford squad in January and in preparation for his return stressed he wanted a move to a 'bigger club' in the summer. READ MORE: The truth cannot be ignored with Toney transfer links READ MORE: We 'signed' the perfect Hojlund alternative Toney would go on to score four goals in his first five Premier League appearances back from suspension but only managed one assist, against United, in the remainder of the season.
Such a drop off in form has dampened a desire to sign Toney this summer. While he looked lively during the European Championships, few feel he is worth the original price tag of £100m that Thomas Frank placed on him.
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