BREAKING NEWS: Fabrizio Romano reports LIVE with the latest update. Manchester United will pay forty million pounds for a new player, following the completion of the Ugarte transfer, as per the agreed terms.

Once Manchester United finalises the signing of Manuel Ugarte, they will have secured the majority of their primary transfer targets for the summer. Ugarte, viewed as the ideal replacement for Casemiro, brings confidence to the club regarding their transfer business this window.

However, there is still a possibility of one more major signing before the window closes. Reports from *The Standard* indicate that Manchester United has entered talks to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney. Toney, who is eager for a high-profile move before the deadline, is also in discussions with Chelsea, which is his preferred destination. Despite this, Manchester United has initiated preliminary discussions with Brentford in hopes of swaying Toney to join them.

These talks are in the early stages, but Brentford is hoping that Manchester United will make a strong offer, potentially igniting a bidding war with Chelsea. The asking price for Toney is around £40 million. This is a significant reduction from the previous £100 million valuation, as Brentford is keen to avoid losing him for free next summer with his contract nearing its end.

Brentford’s manager, Thomas Frank, has notably left Toney out of the squad for two consecutive Premier League matches, indicating that the club is preparing for his departure. At present, Chelsea seems to be the only club in advanced talks for the striker, but the situation could change quickly if Manchester United escalates its interest.

Although Toney could be a valuable addition to Manchester United, the club already has striker options in Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. Zirkzee’s versatility allows him to play in multiple positions, raising questions about whether spending £40 million on Toney after an already costly transfer window is the best decision.

So far, Manchester United’s Director of Football, Dan Ashworth, has been praised for his prudent moves in the transfer market, and there is little reason to doubt his judgment now. The next few hours will determine if Manchester United seriously pursues Toney or opts to refrain from further spending this summer.