Manchester United and Arsenal keep watch on Newcastle United winger Bazoumana Toure

Manchester United and Arsenal are continuing to monitor Bazoumana Toure after the 20-year-old’s recent move to Newcastle United.

The Ivory Coast winger joined the Magpies last summer but has already attracted attention from several leading English clubs. His attacking qualities have made him a player to watch in the transfer market, despite his relatively recent arrival at St James’s Park.

According to CaughtOffside, Manchester United and Arsenal were interested in Toure before Newcastle United won the race to sign him. That interest is understood to have remained since his move to the club.

Tottenham and Aston Villa are also following the winger’s progress, underlining the level of interest in his performances among major clubs in England.

Toure joined Newcastle United from Hoffenheim for about 50 million euros in July and is continuing to adapt to the Premier League. His pace, direct running and ability to beat opponents one-on-one have been identified as his main strengths.

Those qualities could help the Ivory Coast international take another step forward in the coming months. His early impact has also led Arouna Kone to predict a significant future for the young player.

Newcastle United are not thought to be under immediate pressure to sell. Toure is contracted to the club until 2031, giving the Magpies a strong position should interest develop into formal approaches.

The winger is regarded as an important part of Newcastle United’s long-term plans and is therefore unlikely to leave easily. No departure has been announced, although his performances will continue to be closely observed by clubs in England.

It remains to be seen whether Manchester United or Arsenal will make a move in a future transfer window. At just 20, Toure has already become one of the young attacking players attracting significant attention in the English market.

Newcastle United are due to play Aston Villa in their second match of the English league season.