, and have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Brentford star .
The striker has long been admired by some of the Premier League’s top clubs, but any potential transfer was put on hold after he was.
Toney is banned from training with Brentford until 17th September and won’t be allowed to play again until 17th January 2024.
Even so, his status as a prolific goalscorer and England international means he is still highly coveted, with last season’s tally of 20 league goals in 33 games bettered only by Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.
As such, it is reported that there will be a race for his signature come January, though the Bees are determined to keep him at the G-tech Community Stadium, valuing him at around £80million.
However, it appears Toney is looking to make a move soon having just switched agents, joining the renowned sports management firm CAA Stellar who have negotiated some of the most high profile transfers in world football, including Gareth Bale’s then-record move to Real Madrid in 2013.
CAA Stellar’s other clients also include Jack Grealish, Ben Chilwell, Kalvin Phillips, Nick Pope and James Ward-Prowse – all of whom have made big money transfers in recent years.
Adding fuel to the fire, Toney said: ‘It is very timely for me to be joining CAA Stellar. It feels like a fresh beginning.
‘Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.’
Manchester United are in desperate need of a new centre-forward, as though they did sign Rasmus Hojlund this summer, he is young and not expected to hit the ground running.
Erik ten Hag has always been keen to bring in an experienced goalscorer and the 27-year-old Toney would be a perfect fit.
Tottenham may also be in need of a new striker having sold Kane to Bayern Munich, though that may change if Richarlison can step up to the mark, while Mauricio Pochettino would like a new forward at Chelsea but could change his mind if summer additions Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku deliver.
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