Manchester United are actively pursuing the signing of Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee, who could cost up to €40 million (£38 million). Zirkzee, known for his ability to play both centrally and wide, has prompted United to seek a natural center-forward as well.
According to The Athletic, the Red Devils are targeting Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Both strikers have one year remaining on their contracts and are unlikely to renew. Brentford values Toney, 28, at £60 million, though the price might drop to £40 million to avoid losing him for free. Everton’s financial struggles make a £30 million deal for Calvert-Lewin, 27, plausible.
Manchester United will need to make further sales to finance these transfers. Internal discussions at Old Trafford have addressed both strikers’ prospects and Calvert-Lewin’s injury history. Despite his injuries, Calvert-Lewin played 38 games last season, scoring eight goals and providing three assists across all competitions, logging more minutes than Rasmus Hojlund in the Premier League.
Ivan Toney
This season he played in total 17 times for 1449 minutes for Premier League.
Ivan Toney scored 4 goals for Brentford. He procured two assists. He received 5 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 16th in Premier League. In the last match Brentford lost 4-2 against Newcastle United.
Brentford performance and stats
Brentford is currently 16th in the Premier League with 39 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 9 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 19 times. In its last match, Brentford lost 2-4 against Newcastle United.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 54 goals and conceding 61.
Ollie Watkins
This season he played in total 37 times for 3227 minutes for Premier League.
Ollie Watkins scored 19 goals for Aston Villa. He procured 13 assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 4th in Premier League. In the last match Aston Villa lost 5-0 against Crystal Palace.
Aston Villa performance and stats
Aston Villa is currently 4th in the Premier League with 68 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 20 times, drawn 8 times, and lost 10 times. In its last match, Aston Villa lost 5-0 against Crystal Palace.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 76 goals and conceding 56.