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Revealed: Man Utd decided against Ivan Toney transfer swoop because of one key Erik ten Hag concern

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Ipswich

Heading into the summer transfer window, United <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-open-ivan-toney-transfer-talks-brentford-hope-to-drive-bidding-war-with-chelsea/blt1b507a8763aac604" target="_blank">identified the need for a new forward</a> as a top priority. Several high-profile names were linked to the club, with Brentford’s Toney among the notable candidates. However, despite showing initial interest in Toney, United eventually opted to sign <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/joshua-zirkzee-manchester-united-zlatan-ibrahimovic-liverpool-premier-league/blt3577026bcaccd5f1" target="_blank">Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna</a> in a £36 million ($48m) deal, leaving the England international to seek opportunities elsewhere.

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/41396934/man-united-misfiring-attack-continues-hold-club-back" target="_blank">ESPN,</a> Ten Hag did not believe Toney fit the specific tactical demands he was seeking in a forward as the Dutch tactician doubted his pressing ability. Hence, the Red Devils refrained from making any formal move for the English forward, who eventually sealed a transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli for a substantial £40 million ($53m) transfer fee.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

It has been reported that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/flights-on-me-ivan-toney-generous-offer-farewell-friends-life-changing-400-000-a-week-al-ahli-contract/blt3623b82183af46f5" target="_blank">Toney is earning an eye-watering £403,000 per week</a>, inclusive of bonuses, in Saudi Arabia. He has hit the ground running in his new surroundings and has scored three goals in four appearances across competitions.

DID YOU KNOW?

Toney will be eager to continue his goal-scoring exploits when Al-Ahli face Al-Qadsiyah in their next league fixture on Friday. Meanwhile, Zirkzee will be hoping to break his five-match goalless streak when the Red Devils host Twente in the Europa League on Wednesday at Old Trafford.

WHAT NEXT FOR TONEY & MANCHESTER UNITED?

Revealed: Man Utd decided against Ivan Toney transfer swoop because of one key Erik ten Hag concern | Goal.com

Manchester United reportedly decided against signing Ivan Toney because Erik ten Hag had one key concern over the ex-Brentford striker.