🚨⚽“I warned against signing him but you didn’t listen. He might seem like he’s going to produce results but he’s going to flop soon” – This is according to Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand as he had cautioned Manchester United against signing a striker who had scored 11 goals in his former club.

Manchester United have received a warning against pursuing a bid for Brentford’s star striker, Ivan Toney, despite earlier links to several top clubs in the Premier League.

 

The England international was expected to be among the most sought-after forwards this summer, yet no major club, including United, has made a definitive move.

 

Toney was heavily linked with teams such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United. However, Tottenham opted to sign Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke, while Arsenal and Chelsea have not yet shown concrete interest in Toney, leading to doubts about his suitability for these top-tier sides.

 

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has voiced concerns about Toney’s fit at Old Trafford. Ferdinand questions whether the 28-year-old striker matches United’s current strategy and long-term goals.

 

Speaking via the Daily Mail, Ferdinand remarked, “Personally, I wouldn’t go for someone like Ivan Toney. I think the age, that profile is wrong for the club. I just don’t see it as a fit. I found it a bit strange. He was someone everyone was talking about could go to Arsenal or could go to Chelsea for £100m, £80m or whatever, but all of a sudden there are no bidders. I’m mystified as to why that is. For Man United, I just don’t see it as a fit.”

 

Toney had an outstanding 2022-23 Premier League campaign, ending as the third-highest scorer with 20 goals in 33 matches, behind only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.

 

Manchester United have already bolstered their attack this summer by signing Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, complementing their current lineup, which includes Rasmus Hojlund.

 

However, recent rumors indicate that they might still be looking for an additional attacker before the transfer window shuts.

 

As the transfer window approaches its final weeks, all eyes will be on Manchester United.