DEAL COMPLETED: Manchester United finally complete the signing of Club player of the season, Fabrizio Romano confirmed as player now on His way for Man united Medical Today
Manchester United has officially completed the signing of their Player of the Season, with renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming that the player is on his way to undergo a medical at the club today.
Initially, it seemed that Manchester United had nearly concluded their transfer activities for the summer after securing the services of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. The 23-year-old midfielder is expected to finalize his contract with the club at Old Trafford later today, marking the culmination of a successful transfer window.
With Ugarte’s arrival, Manchester United will have secured most of their primary targets for the summer, especially considering that Ugarte is seen as the long-term successor to Casemiro. The club’s management and fans alike can take pride in the solid business they’ve conducted during this window.
Yet, despite these significant acquisitions, there appears to be room for one final, high-profile signing. According to reports from The Standard, Manchester United has initiated talks to sign Brentford’s star striker, Ivan Toney.
Toney, who has been seeking a move to a more prominent club before the transfer window closes, is currently in discussions with Chelsea, who remain his preferred destination. However, Manchester United has also entered the fray, beginning preliminary negotiations with Brentford in the hope of persuading Toney to consider a move to Old Trafford.
These negotiations are still in the early stages, but Brentford is reportedly eager for Manchester United to make a concrete offer that could spark a bidding war with Chelsea. The London club is seeking around £40 million for Toney, a significant drop from their previous £100 million asking price. This reduction reflects their recognition of the need to sell Toney this summer to avoid losing him for free when his contract expires in less than a year.
Notably, Brentford manager Thomas Frank has already excluded Toney, a penalty-taking specialist, from his matchday squads for two consecutive Premier League fixtures, signaling the club’s readiness to move on. While Chelsea is currently leading the race, the situation could change rapidly as the transfer window draws to a close.
Although Toney could potentially be a valuable asset for Manchester United, the club already boasts strikers Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee, the latter of whom is versatile enough to cover multiple positions. Given the substantial spending spree Manchester United has already undertaken this summer, the addition of Toney for £40 million might seem unnecessary.
So far, Manchester United’s transfer chief Dan Ashworth has made astute decisions during this window, leaving little room to question his judgment. The coming hours will likely reveal whether Manchester United will seriously pursue Toney or if they will be content with their existing roster.Manchester United has indeed been busy this transfer window, recently securing the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. Ugarte, a 23-year-old midfielder, is expected to serve as a long-term replacement for Casemiro, with his arrival at Old Trafford today for a medical marking the completion of this significant move. The signing highlights the club’s ambition to strengthen its squad depth and build for the future.
