Manchester United have been given serious encouragement over a deal for Ivan Toney after it was reported the striker is very keen to move to Old Trafford, with Ruben Amorim now focusing on two main targets after seemingly missing out on Viktor Gyokeres.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils are working hard to boost their squad this summer and sign players not only capable of shining in Amorim\u2019s 3-4-2-1 formation but also players who can help elevate Manchester United<\/a> back into the upper echelons of English football. And after a miserable campaign that resulted in an unacceptable 15th-place finish, supporters, owners and all associated with the club will be desperately hoping the only way is up.<\/p>\n However, despite adding Matheus Cunha quickly into the summer window, landing that second addition has proved elusive so far. Two bids have failed for Bryan Mbeumo, though hopes are growing that a third offer for the Brentford star will finally be accepted.<\/p>\n And to create a dream new three-pronged partnership, Amorim needs a centre forward who can both lead the line, score goals and truly help bring his unit to life.<\/p>\n But after Viktor Gyokeres seemingly joined Liam Delap in heading to London instead \u2013 the Swede is now reported to be closing on a move to Arsenal \u2013 United have been forced to look at other targets; of which Toney<\/a> is most definitely one.<\/p>\n According to reports through the week, United have learned that his side\u00a0Al-Ahli are open to his sale and are seeking a fee of around \u00a330m (\u20ac35m, $41m) for the 29-year-old, despite less than a year in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n Furthermore, according to Football Insider<\/a>, Toney has also greenlit a move to Old Trafford, claiming the player \u2018wants to play at the highest level and sees United as being able to offer him that\u2019 and with the possible move described as having a \u2018genuine possibility\u2019.<\/p>\n In addition, and while he would have to take a pay cut to make the move, the 29-year-old feels his dreams of representing England at the 2026 World Cup would be better served by returning to the Premier League, despite his inclusion in Thomas Tuchel\u2019s most recent squad.<\/p>\n GO DEEPER<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udd34\u26ab Man Utd striker targets: EVERY option linked for the summer 2025 transfer window<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Man Utd reject Calvert-Lewin deal as key second target is named<\/strong><\/p>\n Toney boasts an excellent record of 36 goals in 83 Premier League appearances for Brentford prior to his move to the Middle East, where he has also found goals easy to come by, netting 30 times in 40 appearances across his debut season in Riyadh.<\/p>\n However, while a move to Old Trafford would tick plenty of boxes, it was revealed on Friday that United have turned down the chance to sign free-agent striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin after his recent decision to quit Everton.<\/p>\n And\u00a0according to reporter Ben Jacobs, money is still at the heart of why United WON\u2019T be moving for the 28-year-old<\/a>.<\/p>\n One man they are most definitely chasing though is Aston Villa\u2019s Ollie Watkins.<\/p>\n The England striker was subject to a failed offer from Arsenal in the January window, and while the Gunners have since moved on, the prospect of Watkins departing Villa Park remains alive.<\/p>\n To that end,\u00a0journalist Laurie Whitwell has explained why Amorim has set his heart on bringing Watkins to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n And The Athletic reporter reckons any move is subject to the Red Devils being able to offload Rasmus Hojlund first.<\/p>\n \u201cI do think it is linked to Rasmus Hojlund\u2019s future [Ollie Watkins links] if he goes,\u201d Whitwell began on the\u00a0Talk of the Devils podcast<\/a>,<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m speaking to people, and that\u2019s perhaps more likely than not at this stage. Even a sale is more likely than a loan. We\u2019ll see how it develops, but Inter are there firmly.<\/p>\n \u201cIf he goes, I can\u2019t see how United can\u2019t replace him. They would need an option and Ollie Watkins to my knowledge is one of those options.\u201d<\/p>\n Man Utd transfer latest: FIVE demand Old Trafford exits; Osimhen hopes alive<\/strong><\/p>\n On the subject of new strikers,\u00a0United are said to have a \u2018burning magnetism\u2019 to land Victor Osimhen this summer<\/a>\u00a0and with the Red Devils named as one of the four teams the Nigerian will choose from this summer.<\/p>\n Amorim\u2019s squad is, most certainly, going to have a different look and feel about it next season with five United stars confirming their wishes to leave<\/a>, according to Fabrizio Romano, and forcing the club to scramble for solutions.<\/p>\n Elsewhere on the departures front,\u00a0the Daily Mail\u2019s\u00a0Nathan Salt\u00a0\u2013 who specialises in covering the\u00a0 Red Devils \u2013 says\u00a0there is \u201cno real expectation\u201d within Old Trafford that Andre Onana will be sold<\/a>\u00a0and having explained why Amorim will be stuck with the shaky star for at least another year longer.<\/p>\n