CHELSEA and Everton have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Brentford star Ivan Toney, according to reports.
The Red Devils are set for a busy final ten days in the transfer market, as they desperately look to bolster Erik ten Hag’s squad following a shocking start.
United are keen on Bees striker Toney and could launch a bid before the end of the window, but they may not be the only ones.
According to the Mirror, Chelsea and Everton also see the 26-year-old as the answer to their respective forward woes.
The Blues are after a front man after flogging Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner – with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang their No1 choice.
Personal terms have been agreed with the former Arsenal ace, but Chelsea are yet to settle upon a fee with Barcelona.
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The poverty-pleading Catalan side want £21million for Aubameyang, a fee the Blues don’t want to pay.
Chelsea have offered £15m plus Marcos Alonso and could move on to Toney if Barca don’t accept.
Alternatively, boss Thomas Tuchel could still demand TWO strikers be brought in as he looks for extra firepower.
As for Everton, Frank Lampard’s side have been hit by yet another injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
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In the England international’s absence, Anthony Gordon and Salomon Rondon have been tried up front, with neither able to inspire the Toffees to a first win of the season.
Man United, meanwhile, are chasing moves for Eredivisie wingers Antony and Cody Gakpo.
But should Cristiano Ronaldo leave, they could accelerate efforts to try and sign Toney.
The Brentford ace has started the season on fire, scoring twice and providing two assists in three appearances.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
