Manchester United are keeping tabs on Brentford striker Ivan Toney ahead of a possible move, according to The Mirror.

The Lowdown: Business gathering pace

Erik ten Hag has brought in two players so far this summer in Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen. Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez is set to be the next man through the door in Manchester, with United finalising a £42m move for the Argentine and the club confirming on Sunday afternoon that an agreement has been reached for his transfer to Old Trafford.

Attentions could soon turn to attacking reinforcements after Martinez, and it looks as if Toney - who was dubbed a player who has the “mindset of a lion” by his manager Thomas Frank - could be of interest.

The Latest: Toney linked with Man United

According to The Mirror, the Red Devils are keeping tabs on Toney’s situation.

They claim that Leeds, Newcastle and West Ham are also keen on the Brentford marksman, with a move to Old Trafford depending on the futures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Anthony Martial.

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The Verdict: Is he needed?

Should Ronaldo and Martial remain at Old Trafford, then you could argue that United would be better off targeting a versatile forward instead of an out-and-out striker like Toney, who has been hailed as “tremendous” by Peterborough chief Barry Fry.

Ten Hag doesn’t have a senior right-winger in his squad ahead of his first season in charge of the Red Devils, so that could be an area which could do with bolstering first.

Ajax winger Antony has been heavily linked with a reunion with Ten Hag, so perhaps he could follow in Martinez’s footsteps by swapping Amsterdam for Manchester before the 2022/23 season gets underway.