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Fair point, however, it's not like we'd be completely in the dark about his personality and potential toxicity if we seriously went for him.The one thing United seem to have at the moment is a good dressing room. Despite the crap results and performances, there is zero toxicity. I would be very wary of potentially spoiling that with Toney. He seems more trouble than his open play goal contributions are worth. He won’t be taking pens at United.
Then we just end interest.I honestly think if we showed interest it jumps up to 60-70m for us.
We already have Hojlund as our long-term, number 1 striker, though, don't we?Rather we just go all in on a long term transfer approach with a primary focus on the starting 11, signings like this just leave us further behind when someone special becomes available.
Arsenal/Liverpool/City will end up with someone who could do a job for 6-7 years and we’ll be attracted to someone like Toney who’ll do a job for 2-3 years, need to be replaced and also be in a weakened position to sign someone better.
Our obsession with the stopgap / slight upgrade signings need to end.
Correct. Someone at the age of Toney would be perfect as when he starts to decline, Hojlund should be ready to step up. In theory anyway.We already have Hojlund as our long-term, number 1 striker, though, don't we?
A 28 year old player looking to make the big move of his career is also not a stop-gap signing, like signing a 33 year old Edinson Cavani who had just spent 7 years and most of his peak in PSG.Correct. Someone at the age of Toney would be perfect as when he starts to decline, Hojlund should be ready to step up. In theory anyway.
Yeah I think they are click baiting with that price range, it will be 50m+The 30m - 40m is more than likely miles off but if he was that price then he would be a wonderful addition to share the load with Hojlund for a few years. I really don't see it though, the quotes after his ban were 50m and hes now back scoring for Brentford and just made his England debut.
Not too sure. One year left of his contract. 28. Big ego. Lots of clubs will be vary of handing him his big contract and paying a big fee. City not an option. Arsenal probably not either with Havertz and Jesus. Liverpool? Probably not with Darwin and Jota.Yeah I think they are click baiting with that price range, it will be 50m+
I’d be amazed if he goes in that price range. He’s worth keeping at Brentford for his final year otherwise.Not too sure. One year left of his contract. 28. Big ego. Lots of clubs will be vary of handing him his big contract and paying a big fee. City not an option. Arsenal probably not either with Havertz and Jesus. Liverpool? Probably not with Darwin and Jota.
Does not suit Chelsea policy. Spurs probably his best bet. And Levy dont pay up.
I reckon Arsenal are definitely an option. I'm no future teller but Havertz frequently has a purple patch once a season then returns to being bang average. I also wouldn't be surprised if Arteta still wants to give him another try in midfield for his ego.Not too sure. One year left of his contract. 28. Big ego. Lots of clubs will be vary of handing him his big contract and paying a big fee. City not an option. Arsenal probably not either with Havertz and Jesus. Liverpool? Probably not with Darwin and Jota.
Does not suit Chelsea policy. Spurs probably his best bet. And Levy dont pay up.
I thought he was a Liverpool Fan ?I’d be amazed if he goes in that price range. He’s worth keeping at Brentford for his final year otherwise.
personally I think he will stay in London at either Arsenal (he’s a fan) or Chelsea where they are dying for a proper number 9
Tbf since Robbie Keane I never believe any player when they name their childhood club. Most would probably say they were Bayern fans because they just loved Roy Makaay growing up if they were linked with them.I thought he was a Liverpool Fan ?
Not with 12 months on his contract, he’s on less than 50k per week at Brentford, he just refuses to sign a new contract, United offer £40m plus Eriksen who would probably love to go back to Brentford and play again.I honestly think if we showed interest it jumps up to 60-70m for us.
I read somewhere that he’s an Arsenal fan which makes sense since he’s a LondonerI thought he was a Liverpool Fan ?
Yeah he's a gamble he'll probably fancy the odds30-40m is a no brainer.
He could play with Hojlund or rotate with him. I really like Hojlund but the games he’s been struggling to have any sort of impact in recently, it’d be great to have Toney to mix it up.
He did an interview while banned practically begging Arsenal to come in for him if I remember right.I read somewhere that he’s an Arsenal fan which makes sense since he’s a Londoner
Yes he didHe did an interview while banned practically begging Arsenal to come in for him if I remember right.
I’ll bet that he has a bet onMust be gutted having to play whilst the Grand National is happening this Saturday.
Cheeky double on the favourite and Ivan Toney to get a yellow in the first 30 minutesI’ll bet that he has a bet on
I'm not quite sure about the idea that we would develop Hojlund less.30-40m is quite cheap for a good striker imo. Not sure if it’s the right thing to do though. He can be an idiot + we’d develop Højlund less. Also he’d not have much resale value in 3 years compared to if we bought a young striker.
He’d be a hit here anyways I believe. He’s at the peak of his career and we need a striker - both with injuries and for rotation/competition. Wouldnt be against it, but only if he doesn’t throw hissy fits if he’s not no 1 choice.
This is true, anyone judging him particularly harshly for his gambling addiction is a bit silly. Utd would have to be confident he isn't going to get another long ban just in practical terms but otherwise there is nothing to worry about.Many of our Legends are awful people, and I wouldn't put betting alongside the things they've done. He seems to have the right attitude on the pitch and is exactly the profile of striker we could use. At $40 million that is prob the best business anyone could do in the forward market this summer.
Nope lifelong redI read somewhere that he’s an Arsenal fan which makes sense since he’s a Londoner
Yeah could be. Plus you’d create competition for Toney to give everything. In theory it should be a win/win.I'm not quite sure about the idea that we would develop Hojlund less.
This isn't specific to Toney but we have seen what happened to Rooney, Owen and other that were relied upon too much at a young age. I think having someone of a similar level that can help carry the load whilst still being of a profile that it isn't a big controversy when Hojlund starts ahead of them could be the best think for Rasmus.
I don’t see the same value in these incremental steps. It just prolongs everything and costs more.Correct. Someone at the age of Toney would be perfect as when he starts to decline, Hojlund should be ready to step up. In theory anyway.
Even if Hojlund is set to become the next Ronaldo, we shouldn’t be banking on it - we should be signing more competition of a similar age that can reach / already at a high level.We already have Hojlund as our long-term, number 1 striker, though, don't we?
Looks like he is a Liverpool fan but also has a liking for ArsenalNope lifelong red
https://www.thisisanfield.com/2023/08/ivan-toney-reveals-his-love-for-liverpool-as-he-opens-up-on-gambling-addiction/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CBut%20yeah%2C%20I'm,gambling%20addiction%20affected%20his%20life.
Now that’s not untenable ole was too! But became a United fan when playing for us
