A third club has entered the race to sign Ivan Toney amid reports linking him with a stunning move away from Brentford this summer.
Toney has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, with Brentford ‘slashing their asking price’ for their prized asset.
The Bees have been ‘surprised’ at the lack of interest for the star forward, who scored four Premier League goals last season after returning to action following his ban for breaking FA betting rules.
But Manchester United have now joined Tottenham and West Ham United in attempting to acquire Toney’s services ahead of the new season.
That’s according to a fresh report from The Athletic, who claim Man United have discussed a move for him internally.
The Red Devils have already signed a forward this summer, having snapped up Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for £36.5 million.
Despite bolstering their frontline, it appears Erik ten Hag is still keen on recruiting another forward before the transfer window slams shut.
As for Thomas Frank, he would ‘love’ Toney to remain at the club.
Asked if the England international is likely to leave the Gtech Community Stadium during the summer transfer window, the Brentford boss replied: “You never know.
“He’s a Brentford player and I would love him to stay. That would give me a very positive challenge.
“But I haven’t met a coach who doesn’t want as many good players as possible. Right now, Ivan is a Brentford player.”
Quizzed on whether he was aware of any offers for the 28-year-old, Frank added: “| know he’s a Brentford player.
“I know he’s enjoying his well-deserved time off after his time with England.
“I would be more than happy if he stayed with us. He’s a goalscorer and that’s very good to have in your team so if you want to buy him, it’s expensive.”
Reported Tottenham and Arsenal transfer target Pedro Neto has previously revealed that he used to support the Gunners when he was growing up.
Neto has been a name linked with a move to north London for some time, with both Tottenham and Arsenal credited with an interest in the current transfer window. Wolves are however keen to keep hold of him and may no longer need to cash in following the £40 million sale of Max Kilman to West Ham.
Neto has impressed since moving to Molineux from Lazio back in the summer of 2019. But his last three seasons have been disrupted by injury after suffering a serious knee injury towards the end of the 2020/21 campaign.
That has not stopped clubs from taking an interest in current and past transfer windows. With both Arsenal and Tottenham linked with the 24-year-old, it could come down to a transfer battle between the two clubs.
And it seems that Arsenal could have the edge over their north London rivals. “When I was a kid growing up watching English football, my favourite team was Arsenal, Neto told talkSPORT back in 2021.
“Because with Arsene Wenger, I thought besides winning trophies they played very good football. I’m with Wolverhampton and am very happy! Of course, it’s the best club in England now.”
Despite his injury problems in recent seasons, Neto has played 135 times for Wolves, scoring 14 goals and providing 24 assists. Last season saw him make 24 appearances in all competitions with three goals and 11 assists.
