Manchester United are aware that Chelsea and Arsenal are leading the way in attempts to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney, as reported by The Daily Star.
With that in mind, the Red Devils are refusing to be drawn into a bidding war to sign the 27-year-old.
Erik ten Hag is keen to bring a top-class forward to Old Trafford ahead of the 2024-25 season and is keeping an eye on Toney, who has made it clear that he wants to leave Brentford. Bees boss Thomas Frank has also said that Toney is almost certain to move on during the summer.
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Alongside Man United, Chelsea and Arsenal, also Tottenham Hotspur also alert to the England international’s situation.
However, there are suggestions that Brentford will demand a £100 million transfer fee for Toney, a sum that new minority United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe thinks is too much, believing the number should be closer to the £70m mark.
Further, he is unwilling to enter a battle with Chelsea and Arsenal.
Toney has played three Premier League matches since returning from his eight-month gambling suspension, scoring against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham in the first two.
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