Tottenham’s striker search has taken them back to a familiar name in Ivan Toney, but the club now face a new roadblock in the form of Man United.Spurs prioritised signing proven Premier League players during the summer window, and if they were to follow the same approach for their striker search in January, one name could stand out on their list.We are of course referring to Ivan Toney, who has been consistently linked with a move to Tottenham over the last few windows.A couple of days ago, journalist Mark Brus told CaughtOffside that Spurs, Everton and Newcastle United are plotting January moves for the Al Ahli striker.Brus added that the 30-year-old centre-forward could be open to returning to England if the right opportunity opened up in the winter.StatIvan ToneyDominic SolankeOmar MarmoushLeagueSaudi Pro LeaguePremier LeaguePremier LeagueClubAl-AhliTottenhamTottenhamAppearances998Minutes played774443594Goals1311Assists210Goal involvements1521Goals per 901.510.200.15Assists per 900.230.200.00Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty ImagesMan United plotting loan move for Tottenham target Ivan Toney Football Insider has now revealed that Man United are scouring the market for a new number nine following the injury to Benjamin Sesko, and the former Brentford man has emerged as a target for the club.The report points out that Toney is on a very lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia and Al Ahli are under no financial pressure to part ways with the player in January.Additionally, the England international is said to be happy in the Middle East, and it would take a ‘significant transfer fee’ to bring him back to the Premier League.United are thus plotting a potential loan move for Toney in January rather than paying a big fee to sign him permanently.The Red Devils are hoping that they are successful with a temporary approach for the centre-forward and that they do not have to commit to taking on the entirety of his salary.The 30-year-old is said to tick several boxes for the Old Trafford recruitment department, given his finishing prowess and his proven quality at Premier League level.Toney move will have several pros and one major con for SpursIf Toney does become available on loan, many would think it would be a no-brainer for Tottenham to explore the deal.Not only are Spurs lacking a box presence and target man of the former Bees man’s profile, but he is also guaranteed to score goals if he gets chances.Additionally, a loan deal could work in Tottenham’s favour as it would allow them to reassess their striker options in the summer, with most of Spurs’ top striker targets not likely to be available in January.However, the one major issue with a move for Toney is that he is not a great stylistic fit for De Zerbi’s side.The Italian prefers mobile forwards who can play off the shoulder of the defence, while the England international also cannot offer the kind of pressing the 46-year-old expects from his number nine.READ MORE: ‘We love it’ – Jan Paul van Hecke opens up on partnership with Micky Van de Ven at TottenhamThe post Man United plot unique plan to beat Tottenham to Ivan Toney transfer appeared first on Spurs Web.