6 clubs Ivan Toney could join as Arsenal and Chelsea chase transfer for Brentford star
Ivan Toney is the name on everyone's lips with the January transfer window in full swing.
The Brentford star is set to return to action this month after serving an FA ban for betting offences. And despite being stuck on the sidelines for the last eight months, stock in the 27-year-old striker has only risen as Premier League clubs scramble to land themselves a proven goalscorer.
England international Toney hit 20 goals in the Premier League for his club last season - one more than Mohamed Salah and behind only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. Toney has made no secret of his desire to play at the top level and hinted in the summer he'd be open to leaving Brentford at the earliest opportunity.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank is adamant his star man will not be leaving this month unless the club receive an "unbelievable" offer. But if not in January, the Bees could find it difficult to keep hold of their talisman beyond the summer, with Toney likely to have his pick of the clubs, with six Premier League sides in the frame...
Position : 4th
Goals scored this season: 37 (7th top scorers this season)
Competitions involved in: Three - FA Cup, title race, Champions League
Current central striker options: Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah
Seen as the missing link by fans frustrated at their position as the lowest scorers in the top four. Toney’s penalty box prowess would appear to be exactly what the Gunners are missing after defeats at home to West Ham and away to Fulham in their last two Premier League games.
He’d get Champions League football and the service to aid his bid to make it into Gareth Southgate ’s plans for this summer’s European Championship in Germany with England.
Position: 8th
Goals scored this season: 22 (Joint-17th PL scorers this
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