Ten Hag was to blame for Man United not signing proven goal machine this summer --[Reported by Umva mag]

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag did not view Ivan Toney as the right fit for his style of play as the club considered a move for the England international this summer before ultimately deciding against it.

Toney could surely have been a decent option for Man Utd after his impressive form for so much of his time at Brentford, but instead he ended up leaving the Premier League for Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli.

According to ESPN, United looked at Toney, but his playing style and lack of pressing opposition defenders was seen as key for Ten Hag, and so the deal didn’t materialise.

The 28-year-old had an impressive scoring record at Brentford, and many Red Devils fans will surely feel that he could have been a good short-term option at the very least – someone to rotate with the club’s younger strikers to help them bed in, rather than rushing them into taking on the demands of being first choice up front for such a big club.

Toney transfer: A missed opportunity for United?

In fairness to United, Toney was also clearly snubbed by other big clubs too, as there was so much speculation about other top Premier League sides that never came to fruition either.

MUFC instead decided to go for Joshua Zirkzee, with the talented young Dutch forward joining from Bologna, but he’s not exactly made a huge impact so far.

Toney may have had some flaws in his game, but he was at least a proven, reliable goal-scorer in the Premier League, and that could have made the world of difference for Ten Hag’s side after so many problems up front in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

More Stories / Latest News

Trent Alexander-Arnold will only extend his Liverpool contract on one condition

Sep 25 2024, 6:43

Report: Liverpool ready to fight Man United to sign midfielder after scouting him

Sep 25 2024, 6:35

Ten Hag was to blame for Man United not signing proven goal machine this summer

Sep 25 2024, 6:31

The ESPN piece highlights how many big-name signings up front have flopped since their last successful striker signing, Robin van Persie.

Even if Toney is not perfect, it’s hard to imagine he couldn’t have gone some way to giving United more of a reliable threat up front at long last.

The post Ten Hag was to blame for Man United not signing proven goal machine this summer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

The following news has been carefully analyzed, curated, and compiled by Umva Mag from a diverse range of people, sources, and reputable platforms. Our editorial team strives to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information we provide. By combining insights from multiple perspectives, we aim to offer a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of the events and stories that shape our world. Umva Mag values transparency, accountability, and journalistic integrity, ensuring that each piece of content is delivered with the utmost professionalism.