Forget Osimhen and Hojlund! Man Utd told to sign Chelsea's number one target

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 22 Apr 2023 22:12 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United have been told to chase Chelsea's number one transfer target as their search for a new striker this summer continues.

The Red Devils are in the market for a new number nine, with Wout Weghorst set to return to Burnley once his loan deal expires and Anthony Martial potentially on his way out.

Erik ten Hag's side have been heavily linked with both Rasmus Hojlund and Victor Osimhen, while Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane is also reportedly a target.

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However, Dion Dublin believes the best option for his former side is Brentford's Ivan Toney.

The 27-year-old has two years left on his contract at Brentford, and could be set to leave the club this summer.

FootballTransfers recently exclusively reported that Chelsea are set to raid Brentford during the upcoming transfer window, with Toney high on their list of potential signings. Goalkeeper David Raya is also wanted, while the Blues admire Bees manager Thomas Frank.

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Dublin, who played 15 times and scored two goals for Man Utd between 1992 and 1994, believes Toney has everything needed to become a success at Old Trafford if the Red Devils pursue him this summer.

What has Dublin said?

The former England international, who made four appearances for his nation, told William Hill: "In my opinion he is good enough to go and play for Manchester United, and I think he’d only get better if he went there.

"Erik ten Hag likes a big striker and they need a proven goal-scorer so maybe they should take a look at Ivan Toney."

Toney is the third-highest goal-scorer in the Premier League this season, with has 19 goals to his name this term. Only Manchester City's Erling Haaland and the aforementioned Kane have netted more.

He joined the Bees from Peterborough in 2020 and has 88 goal contributions in just 121 appearances for Brentford.