Can Ivan Toney Fill the Void Left by Romelu Lukaku at Manchester United?

Ivan Toney, a striker for Brentford, was once again left out of the Bees’ squad for their trip to Liverpool, but it is said that his transfer could be finalised within the next 24 hours.

Since Toney made it quite evident last season that he wanted a “big move,” the England international’s future at the London club has been in doubt for the entire summer. The 28-year-old was unavoidably connected to a move to Old Trafford as Manchester United searched for strikers during the summer transfer window.

Joshua Zirkzee was recruited by United manager Erik ten Hag to the squad, but following Rasmus Hojlund’s injury, rumours that the Reds might make a last-ditch effort to sign him returned. Toney was not included in the Brentford side that defeated Crystal Palace the previous weekend, and he was not included in the Sunday lineup against Anfield.Toney’s manager, Thomas Frank, gave Sky Sports an explanation for his absence, saying, “The situation is the same as it was last week.” The decision remains unchanged as transfer speculation continues.

“He is training effectively; nothing is wrong. Rather than talking about him, I’d want to concentrate on the players and the game.”

Saudi Arabia is Toney’s most likely destination, despite all the chatter about the Reds. Journalist Ben Jacobs claims that the forward and Al Ahli have reached an agreement over a move to the Middle East.

It is believed that Michael Emenalo, the sporting director, and vice chairman of the Saudi Pro League, Saad Al-Lazeez, are in London finalising the contract details. In the match against Brighton and Hove Albion, United continued to play without a starting striker; however, after halftime, Zirkzee was added.