Agreement sealed ✅️ MANCHESTER UNITED UPDATE 🔥: Viktor Gyokeres has successfully finished his medicals, Rasmus Hojlund is heading off to Saudi Arabia, a new goalkeeper has been secured to take Onana’s place, and two more arrivals are set to be revealed later today—this is the freshest transfer scoop as Gyokeres inks a five-year contract with United.

Manchester United are weighing up a surprising move for Ivan Toney, the 29-year-old England striker currently plying his trade with Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia. Club chiefs have already opened talks with his representatives, seeing Toney as a pragmatic fix for their scoring issues. They’ve tabled a bid in the region of €35 million, hoping to lock down a proven goal-getter without breaking the bank.

 

Toney joined Al-Ahli from Brentford last summer and signed a lucrative contract running through June 2028, pocketing about £415,000 per week—a figure that would make any Premier League negotiator swallow hard. Despite the high wages, United believe they can strike a deal that suits all parties.

 

The forward has wasted no time lighting up the Saudi Pro League, smashing in 30 goals across 44 appearances. Only Cristiano Ronaldo outscored him, a testament to Toney’s ruthless form. His exploits even earned him an England recall under Thomas Tuchel, where he made a brief appearance in a friendly against Senegal.

 

Meanwhile, United’s striker recruitment strategy has been pulling in multiple directions. Viktor Gyokeres remains their top target, but he seems more attracted to Arsenal’s advances. Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford has given the nod to a move, while Matheus Cunha has already arrived from Wolves as the first reinforcement.

 

With several forwards, including Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho, potentially on the chopping block to fund fresh arrivals, the club is eager to avoid putting all its eggs in the Gyokeres basket. That’s why Toney, despite not being the blockbuster name fans crave, has emerged as a smart backup plan.

 

The appeal is obvious: Toney combines Premier League pedigree with a prolific scoring record and the physical presence needed to thrive up front. He racked up 67 goals for Brentford before departing England and has proven he can maintain that output abroad. For a relatively modest fee, United could land a reliable finisher without surrendering future flexibility.

 

Yet obstacles loom large. Convincing Toney to slash his weekly salary will be no picnic, and rival clubs could swoop in now that his availability has leaked. Even if the deal advances, some at Old Trafford view him as more of a rotation option than the marquee figure to lead their attack.

 

Still, the bid signals United’s determination to strengthen the squad before the new campaign. Whether or not Toney dons the red shirt, the message is clear: they’re not content to sit idle while their rivals stockpile firepower.