Pundit reveals why ‘dangerous’ Man Utd target Ivan Toney could emulate Andrew Cole at Old Trafford

Former Leeds United forward Noel Whelan sees no reason why Brentford striker Ivan Toney could not emulate club legend Andrew Cole at Manchester United.

The Daily Mirror recently reported that the Red Devils, along with Newcastle, West Ham and Leeds United, are showing an interest in the 26-year-old Bees attacker, who excelled in his first full season as a Premier League player.

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Toney notched 12 top-flight goals and added five assists as Brentford comfortably secured their Premier League place.

That form has seen i News claim that it would take an offer close to £40million to lure the forward away.

And even though transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims are yet to make a proposal for Toney, Whelan believes he would be a great addition to Erik ten Hag’s squad.

And Whelan can see the forward emulating what Cole did in Manchester from 1995 to 2001.

The England striker scored 120 goals in 273 games for the Red Devils. He also won five Premier League titles in that time.

And speaking about Toney‘s qualities and a potential move, Whelan told Football Insider: “He’s done very well in his first Premier League season with Brentford.

“For me, he’s almost like another Andy Cole. If you can