Ivan Toney has revealed he is ready to help propel Brentford away from a relegation battle ahead of his return to competitive football.
The striker was handed an eight-month ban in May 2023 after breaching betting regulations, but he has since been heavily linked with moves across London to Arsenal and Chelsea. Brentford have been adamant that it would take an astronomical figure for them to consider selling Toney.
Toney's ban will be lifted on January 17 and he will be available for selection again when the Bees welcome Nottingham Forest to the Gtech Community Stadium three days later. His last goal came in this fixture towards the end of the 2022/23 season.
In Toney's absence, Brentford have struggled to kick on and have been dragged into a relegation dogfight after losing seven of their last eight Premier League games. Fellow forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade are out with long-term injuries, while Yoane Wissa is away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
In an interview with , Toney spoke of his appreciation for Brentford and said he was relishing the opportunity to help them beat the drop, suggesting he will be staying at the club for the rest of the season.
«The club was right behind me from the first bit. The fans were behind me, which was a massive part,» Toney said.
«Even when I wasn't at their games, they were singing my name. And I got loads of messages on social media. A friend of mine sent me a video of the fans singing my name, I got goosebumps to know that they're still behind me, even though I'm not there.
»Everyone knows Brentford is a family club, they have been nothing but amazing for me. I can't thank them enough, especially the fans. They were behind me from the first minute as well. So it's kind of like I
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