Arsenal, Chelsea suffer blow in hopes of cut-price Ivan Toney deal

The Bees' highest-ever transfer fee received was £33m from Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins, who recently scored two goals against them in a captivating 3-3 draw.

Additionally, David Raya looks set to make a permanent move to Arsenal for a total fee of £27m this summer, following an initial loan arrangement where the Gunners paid £3m upfront.

It is anticipated that Toney will depart Brentford this summer, given that his contract expires in 2025. Frank has also openly acknowledged that the club would entertain offers for the striker, provided they meet the desired valuation.

According to The Standard, Arsenal and Chelsea, along with other clubs across Europe, have shown interest in securing the signature of the England star, who recent reports suggested could be attainable for a mere £30m.

However, the London-based clubs have now been dealt a blow in their pursuit of the 28-year-old attacker, with Frank asserting that selling Toney for a reduced fee of £30-£40m would be bad business for Brentford.

«Normally I don't go into these price labels, but I would say that's very cheap for a 20-goal goalscorer in the Premier League,» he said at a press conference on Friday before confirming that Toney would be fit to start Saturday's match against Sheffield United.

The 28-year-old missed last weekend's 3-3 draw against Aston Villa due to a hip injury.

Toney made his comeback from an eight-month suspension for violating betting regulations in January and has since netted four goals in 13 Premier League matches.

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