England international agrees to join Manchester United as Amorim envisions a brilliant new attacking trio.
Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Ivan Toney, with new reports indicating that the striker is eager to make the switch to Old Trafford. With Viktor Gyokeres expected to join Arsenal, manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly narrowed down his shortlist of striker targets as United continue their aggressive squad rebuild this summer.
Following a dreadful season that ended in an embarrassing 15th-place finish, United are under immense pressure to overhaul the team. Amorim is aiming to bring in players who not only complement his 3-4-2-1 formation but also possess the grit and talent to help bring the club back to prominence. Although the signing of Matheus Cunha was a promising start, adding another top-tier forward has proven challenging. Two bids for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo have been turned down, but United are preparing a third offer in hopes of finally landing the winger.
As the Gyokeres option fades, United have turned their attention to Ivan Toney. The former Brentford star currently plays for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, but the club is reportedly open to selling him for around £30 million. Toney is said to be enthusiastic about returning to the Premier League and sees Manchester United as the perfect place to reignite his career. Sources close to the player suggest he’s even willing to take a pay cut to make the move happen, driven by his ambition to secure a spot in England’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Toney boasts an impressive record, scoring 36 goals in 83 Premier League appearances for Brentford and continuing his prolific form in Saudi Arabia with 30 goals in 40 matches. His proven ability in front of goal makes him a prime candidate to lead United’s new-look front line under Amorim’s leadership.
Meanwhile, United have declined the opportunity to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is now a free agent after parting ways with Everton. Financial considerations and concerns about his injury history reportedly led to that decision. Instead, the club is now showing interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. However, any move for Watkins depends on the future of Rasmus Hojlund, who is attracting interest from Inter Milan. A permanent transfer seems more likely than a loan, and should Hojlund depart, Amorim is expected to pursue Watkins as his replacement.
Victor Osimhen is another name still on United’s radar, although signing the Napoli forward would be complex due to his £109 million release clause and high wage demands. United are also monitoring the situation at Barcelona, where a significant fire sale could allow the Red Devils to snap up quality players at discounted prices as the Spanish club looks to offload over £120 million worth of talent.
In addition to bolstering their attack, United are bracing for a series of departures. According to Fabrizio Romano, five current players have expressed their intention to leave, sparking further movement in the transfer market. While Andre Onana is expected to remain as the club’s number one goalkeeper, several outfield players, including Jadon Sancho, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Donny van de Beek, could be heading for the exit.
Ruben Amorim’s overhaul is gaining momentum, and all signs point toward a busy and potentially transformative summer at Old Trafford. Whether it’s Ivan Toney leading the line, Watkins coming in as reinforcement, or a surprise arrival from Barcelona, Manchester United are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to climb back to the top of English football.
