Toney set to make HUGE transfer decision amid Man Utd & Arsenal interest

Cameron Smith

• 23 Jul 2024 21:00 BST
• 3 min read

Ivan Toney is reportedly prepared to let his Brentford contract run down and leave the club on a free transfer next summer.

The England international has been heavily linked with a Bees exit in recent months, with Arsenal and Manchester United among the clubs interested in signing him.

Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are also keen on the 28-year-old, but Toney is open to staying at Brentford before departing upon his contract expiration in 2025, as per talkSPORT.

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Toney is yet to engage in contract extension talks with Thomas Frank’s side and although he hopes to secure a big-money summer move, the Englishman is willing to remain at Brentford until next year in order to leave on a free transfer.

Despite their recent acquisition of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna, Man Utd remain interested in another centre forward and Toney is among their targets, as per The Athletic.

However, they are focusing on signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte as things stand, while the Red Devils are also eager to purchase Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich.

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Toney scored four goals and provided two assists in 17 Premier League matches last season, having missed the first half of the campaign due to a football ban after pleading guilty to over 200 betting charges.

What has Thomas Frank said about Ivan Toney?

Brentford boss Frank recently issued a defiant message when asked about Toney’s future at the club.

“He’s a Brentford player and I would love him to stay. That would give me a very positive challenge,” the Dane told Sky Sports.

“But I haven’t met a coach who doesn’t want as many good players as possible. Right now, Ivan is a Brentford player. I know he’s enjoying his well-deserved time off after his time with England.

“I would be more than happy if he stayed with us. He’s a goalscorer and that’s very good to have in your team so if you want to buy him, it’s expensive.”