Man United take major step in January pursuit of ex-PL striker with 42 goals last season
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6-second readManchester United are considering Ivan Toney as a January transfer target after ending interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin, amid ongoing attacking struggles.
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The alarm bells are ringing at Manchester United after another humiliating loss this season. The Red Devils succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 31 October, in a game where everything went wrong for Michael Carrick’s team in the second half.
United looked a decent side in the first half, but allowed the Blues to take control of the game after the break. The Red Devils’ defensive frailties were laid bare when Morgan Rogers ran into the box unchallenged and scored in the 50th minute.
Things went from bad to worse in the 64th minute, when Lisandro Martinez picked up his second yellow card and conceded a penalty. Cole Palmer scored from the spot to secure three points for the London giants.
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The Peoples Person · reported · 2026-11-01 07:00 UTC
Ivan Toney: Man United take major step in January pursuit of ex-PL striker ↗
The alarm bells are ringing at Manchester United after another humiliating loss this season. The Red Devils succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 31...
The Peoples Person · rumour · 2026-11-01 07:00 UTC
Man United take major step in January pursuit of ex-PL striker with 42 goals last season ↗
Manchester United are considering Ivan Toney as a January transfer target after ending interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin, amid ongoing attacking struggles.
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