Manchester United are weighing up a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, according to reports.
Cristiano Ronaldo has told United that he wishes to leave the club this summer after a disappointing season last time out.
The Red Devils only managed a sixth-place finish in the Premier League in 2021/22.
They will be competing in the Europa League rather than the Champions League in the upcoming campaign.
Ronaldo is therefore keen to seek pastures new, although several sides have ruled themselves out of a transfer for the Portuguese superstar.
It is therefore looking increasingly likely that Ronaldo will stay put for at least another year.
But United have nevertheless drawn up a contingency plan in case the 37-year-old moves on before the transfer window closes at the beginning of September.
According to the Daily Mirror, Toney is one player the club have run the rule over.
The 26-year-old enjoyed an excellent season with Brentford last term, scoring 12 goals to help Thomas Frank's side avoid relegation to the Championship.
Leeds, Newcastle and West Ham are also thought to be keen on the centre-forward, who was playing in League One a little over two years ago.
But United would expect to jump to the front of the queue if they decide to pursue Toney.
The ex-Peterborough frontman struck up a fine relationship with Christian Eriksen in the second half of last season.
Eriksen has now joined United and Erik ten Hag is said to be tempted by the idea of bringing Toney to Old Trafford too.
Ronaldo is not the only United forward facing an uncertain future, with Anthony Martial's future up in the air.
Ten Hag will look to bring in at least one attacking player if either Ronaldo or Martial is not a part of his squad in 2022/23.
The Portuguese has not joined United's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia due to a "family issue".
