Manchester United hold Ivan Toney talks as transfer race with Chelsea heats up [Video]

Manchester United have held initial talks over a late deal for Ivan Toney, but securing a move to Chelsea remains the forward’s priority ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline.

However, Standard Sport understands there have also been preliminary conversations between Man Utd and Brentford over a potential deal.

Negotiations are not yet at a serious stage and the Old Trafford club are yet to make a formal offer, but Brentford are hopeful that any interest could drive a bidding war with Chelsea that would see them secure around £40m for Toney.

The 28-year-old has been left out of Thomas Frank’s squad for the first two Premier League games of the season and the club are concerned about the effect of reintegrating him into the group.