Ivan Toney would fit in well at Manchester United, according to Alan Shearer.
Toney is a player in demand with the transfer window coming to a close this weekend, with the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea linked to the Brentford striker. Additionally, Saudi Pro League side Al Ahil have been reportedly interested in acquiring the 28-year-old with the promise of a large salary for the England international.
However, Shearer doesn't think Toney should leave the Premier League at this stage of his career. And if a deal cannot be struck with Chelsea or Arsenal, Shearer believes Toney should consider heading to Old Trafford.
"I like Ivan Toney," Shearer told Betfair. "I think he can do a really good job for someone - he's an excellent player. Obviously, he knows the Premier League, he knows what it's about and he's proven at that level. He's an England international too.
"He only has one year left on his contract, and I understand why some players would want to go to Saudi Arabia, but for someone like him who's in the prime of his career, he's got another four or five years ahead of him and I would hope that he stays in English football because I think he has a lot to offer.
"I am slightly surprised that Man United haven't enquired about him. Maybe they have, maybe there's something brewing behind the scenes that we don't know about, but I think he'd do pretty well at Old Trafford.
"I thought they were poor in forward areas against Brighton and without [Rasmus] Hojlund - I know they've signed [Joshua] Zirkzee - but they're playing Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount as two false nines and up to now, I'm not sure that's worked for them.
"They got the goal from Zirkzee against Fulham and then just the one last week so it hasn't quite clicked for them yet in forward positions, and I think Ivan Toney would be a really good option for them."
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