sport news Ivan Toney 'is hoping to earn MORE than Bruno Fernandes if he joins Man ... trends now England international Ivan Toney is expected to leave Brentford this summer Manchester United have emerged dark horses in the race to land his signature Liverpool have been 'hungover' since Man United dumped them out of the FA Cup - where has their energy gone? Listen to the It's All Kicking Off podcast By Ben Willcocks Published: 17:02 BST, 17 April 2024 | Updated: 00:00 BST, 18 April 2024 15 shares Viewcomments Ivan Toney is reportedly hoping to earn more than Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes next season, should he complete a summer move to Old Trafford. The Brentford and England star has been heavily linked with a move away from west London at the end of the season, with Arsenal previously the favourites to secure his signature. Toney, who returned for Brentford in January after an eight-month ban for breaching the FA's betting rules, is no closer to signing a contract extension with the Bees and looks set to explore a new challenge in the summer. Despite the Gunners' initial interest, Manchester United have reportedly joined the race for Toney ahead of this summer, with new part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe eager to bolster the Red Devils' squad after another disappointing campaign at Old Trafford. According to The Sun, Toney's wage demands are understood to be in the region of £250,000 per week, higher than Fernandes' current salary at the club. Ivan Toney is reportedly seeking a salary of £250,000 per week should he move to Man United It would put him on more than United captain Bruno Fernandes, who earns £240,000 per week Man United's highest earners (per week) Casemiro - £350,000 Jadon Sancho - £350,000 Raphael Varane - £340,000 Marcus Rashford - £325,000 Anthony Martial - £250,000 Mason Mount - £250,000 Bruno Fernandes - £240,000 Antony - £200,000 Harry Maguire - £190,000 Advertisement Brentford, who are likely unable to match these demands, will be keen to cash in on the England international now rather than risk running down his contract, which expires in June 2026. Should Toney join the Red Devils and have these salary demands met by the club, he would become the joint-fifth highest-paid player at Old Trafford, on a par with Anthony Martial and Mason Mount, who are also fetching £250,000 every week despite struggling for regular game time. Fernandes, meanwhile, takes home £240,000 per week. Casemiro and Manchester United exile Jadon Sancho, who helped Borussia Dortmund into the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-4 win on aggregate over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, are the club's highest owners on £350,000 per week. Raphael Varane and Marcus Rashford are on £340,000 and £325,000 per week deals respectively. Part of Ratcliffe's responsibility this summer will be slashing United's hefty wage bill, with Casemiro, Varane, Sancho and Aaron Wan-Bissaka all expected to leave the club in a mass summer exodus. Casemiro (left) and United exile Jadon Sancho (right), who helped Dortmund to the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday, are the club's highest earners on £350,000 per week New part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe (right) will be keen to sort out United's wage bill this summer Still keen to land a new forward in the summer, Arsenal have decided to target a younger striker than Toney, who turned 28 in March, with Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres firmly on their radar. Toney will hope to seal his place in Gareth Southgate's England squad ahead of the European Championships this summer, with a strong tournament likely to elevate his chances of a dream move before the start of next season. Read more: Share or comment on this article: Ivan Toney 'is hoping to earn MORE than Bruno Fernandes if he joins Man United'... as the Brentford and England striker's wage demands 'are revealed' ahead of the summer window All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility