Tottenham Hotspur had better move fast if they want to secure the signing of one of their top targets, as Manchester United have also been discussing the same striker ‘internally’ already this summer.
Can Spurs win the race for Ivan Toney?
The latest transfer roundup from The Athletic offers plenty of discussion on Manchester United’s plans to sign a new striker this summer, and it seems they are at least considering a move for Ivan Toney.
United have made “progress in negotiations” for Bologna attacker, Joshua Zirkee, there is a belief that he “might not be the only addition” the Red Devils bring in to bolster their forward line.
While “major sales would need to take place” before any other transfer could happen, it is believed that, “internally, talks have taken place about Ivan Toney” for United.
Erik ten Hag’s side are thought to be thinking about both Toney and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who both have just one year left on their current contracts.
Toney is expected to be valued at around £60m, but there is a possibility Brentford “might accept a figure closer to £40m.”
Tottenham have long been linked with Toney, who has made no secret about his desire to leave Brentford this summer.
Toney has been named as one of the two top targets for Spurs this summer in the forward area, along with Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez (GiveMeSport).
The England international has scored 36 goals in 83 Premier League games for Brentford over the last three years (Transfermarkt).
Spurs Web Opinion
I really cannot see Manchester United being able to sanction a move for both Joshua Zirkee and Ivan Toney (or any other attacker for that matter).
I expect Spurs to make serious progress on a deal for Toney once he’s wrapped up at Euro 2024 with England.
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