The Bees forward has only made 13 appearances this season, scoring four goals, after serving an eight-month ban for breaking the Football Association’s betting regulations.

However, in 137 games for Brentford, he has demonstrated his abilities as a top Premier League striker by tallying 72 goals and dishing out 22 assists. In 2020, Toney signed a £10 million contract to join from Peterborough.

He went on to score 31 goals in 45 appearances, helping Thomas Frank’s team win promotion from the Championship. Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly expressed interest in Toney after only Erling Haaland (36), and Harry Kane (30) exceeded his 20 goals in the Premier League last season.

According to a January report from Sky Sports, Brentford is seeking £100 million from any potential suitor looking to make a move after his suspension ends. TNT Sports is the place to see all the drama in the Premier League and Champions League.

According to reports, the 71-year-old wants to see more homegrown players at the centre of United’s squad, a la Sir Alex Ferguson’s winning teams. It’s also said that the Red Devils seek to bolster their positions at right flank, centre midfield, left back, and centre back this summer, so it seems doubtful that a high-profile striker will sign with them.

Although Rasmus Hojlund, 21, still needs help, he has showed signs that Erik ten Hag was right to pursue a £72 million deal to get him away from Atalanta rather than Harry Kane.

But a striker of Toney’s calibre could be too good to pass up at a maximum of £40 million, and Hojlund would have a more seasoned partner to assist him advance in his game.