BREAKING NEWS: Ivan Toney Reveals the ONE Condition for Returning to the Premier League and Joining Manchester United This January.
In a stunning revelation, England international Ivan Toney has opened up about his potential return to the Premier League, with Manchester United emerging as the frontrunner for his signature. Toney, who has been plying his trade in Saudi Arabia, has made it clear that he is ready to make a move back to England — but only on one specific condition.
Toney’s £40m move to Saudi Arabia earlier this year raised eyebrows, but recent reports suggest the striker is keen to return to the Premier League, where he has enjoyed significant success. United’s interest has been building in recent weeks, with new manager Ruben Amorim reportedly making Toney a top target for the January transfer window.
However, Toney has set a clear condition for his move: he wants assurances about his role at the club. The forward is keen to avoid being a backup option or part of a squad rotation plan. “If I’m going to move back to the Premier League, it’s because I want to be playing regular first-team football,” Toney declared. “I’ve proven myself in the Premier League already, and I need to be at a club where I’m a key player — not a squad player.”
This stance could complicate matters for Manchester United, who already have a deep squad with high-profile attacking players such as Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Bruno Fernandes. Toney’s desire for guaranteed starting minutes will test Amorim’s ability to manage his attacking lineup and fit the £40m star into a system that already boasts multiple attacking threats.
Despite this, Toney has made it clear that Manchester United would be his “dream club.” His move to Saudi Arabia was seen by many as a lucrative but temporary detour, and his heart remains in the Premier League. “Manchester United is the club I’ve always admired,” Toney said. “The chance to work under a manager like Amorim, who has big ambitions, would be incredible. But I need to know I’ll be a key player in that vision.”
As January approaches, Manchester United fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation of the deal, with many believing that Toney could be the perfect addition to their squad. With United in need of a consistent striker to bolster their attacking options, Toney’s return to the Premier League could be the spark the club needs to mount a stronger challenge in the second half of the season.
With Amorim already weighing up the possibility of bringing Toney to Old Trafford, it remains to be seen whether the forward’s condition will be met. As the clock ticks down on the transfer window, Manchester United must decide if they can guarantee Toney a prominent role — or if they will look elsewhere.
Will Toney finally make his dream move to Manchester United? The January transfer window will surely provide the answer.