Ivan Toney’s transfer is expected to be completed within the next 24 hours after he was again left out of Brentford’s squad for the match against Liverpool.
Toney’s future at Brentford has been uncertain all summer after he made it clear last season that he wanted a “big move.” Although Manchester United had considered Toney as a target during the transfer window, coach Erik ten Hag brought in Joshua Zirkzee after Rasmus Hojlund’s injury. However, rumors persist that United might still make a last-minute attempt to sign Toney.
Last weekend, Toney was absent from Brentford’s victory over Crystal Palace, and he was also not included in the squad for the match against Liverpool. Coach Thomas Frank said, “He’s training well, no issues. I prefer to focus on the game and the players who are playing rather than talk about him.”
Despite being linked with Manchester United, Toney’s most likely destination appears to be Saudi Arabia. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Al Ahli has reached an agreement with Toney for his move to the Middle East. Saudi Pro League officials are currently in London to finalize the details of the contract. Meanwhile, United adjusted their tactics, bringing Zirkzee on in the second half of the match against Brighton after starting without a true striker.