Ivan Toney's shock absence from Brentford's first starting XI of the new Premier League campaign is transfer related, manager Thomas Frank has confirmed, amid suggestions of Manchester United interest.
Erik ten Hag arrived into the new Premier League light of options up front despite efforts to rectify the situation over the summer.
Joshua Zirkzee - who scored United's late winner in Friday's opener against Fulham - is the club's only pick for the position now with Rasmus Hojlund set to miss the first weeks of the season.
This has reportedly directed Dan Ashworth and Co towards the recruitment of another striker, with Toney's name coming back into the fold following long-standing rumours. READ MORE: Jadon Sancho sends one-word message to Man United teammate after being left out of squad READ MORE: Manchester United's regret from 2021 transfer window has been solved with £13million bargain "There’s a lot of things going on with Ivan, there’s some transfer interest.
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