Reports said Manchester United have shortlisted Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney as a possible attacking reinforcement for the winter window. Toney is among the options being considered as the club assesses its centre-forward choices.
Toney on the shortlist
Pete O’Rourke said: "Manchester United have Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney as one of several options on their “shortlist” for attacking reinforcements."
Pete O’Rourke said: "Michael Carrick’s side are understood to be “monitoring” the England international at the moment, and are weighing up whether he could be the right option for them this winter."
Pete O’Rourke said: "Sources say that Toney “ticks boxes” for United as he is already proven in the Premier League, and has an excellent record when it comes to goalscoring."
Toney's scoring record
Toney currently plays for Al-Ahli. He has scored 11 times in 12 games this season, and his overall Saudi Pro League record stands at 66 goals in 77 matches.
During his previous spell at Brentford, Toney scored 36 goals in 84 Premier League matches. During the 2022/23 campaign, he netted 20 times in the league, with only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane scoring more than him in that competition.
United's striker situation
TEAMtalk said Benjamin Sesko has a persistent shin injury and Manchester United have chosen to sideline him until the issue is 100 percent resolved. TEAMtalk also said Sesko is not expected to feature again in 2026.
TEAMtalk said Joshua Zirkzee is the only other recognised striker in situ, and that Manchester United have decided to enter the winter window for a new No 9.
Other names mentioned
TEAMtalk said The Athletic recently confirmed Leeds' Dominic Calvert-Lewin is on Manchester United's radar. TEAMtalk also said Calvert-Lewin is expected to pen fresh terms at Elland Road.
TEAMtalk said Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta is another player on Manchester United's radar. According to TEAMtalk, both CaughtOffside and Football Insider said Ivan Toney is on Manchester United's radar, while CaughtOffside claimed Toney is attracting "strong interest" from Manchester United. TEAMtalk also said Toney is open to returning to the Premier League from Saudi Arabia in January.
