Liverpool have been told that the club would be the ideal next destination for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, with a sensational swap deal mentioned as one way for Jurgen Klopp to get a deal over the line.
The forward returned to first team action on Saturday after serving an eight-month suspension for gambling offences. Toney scored Brentford’s first goal in their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, showing that he has not lost the sharpness that saw him score 20 league goals for the Bees last term.
WIth his return coinciding with the January transfer window, both Arsenal and Chelsea have been touted with an interest in the 27-year-old. However, Liverpool have been told that Toney would prove to be an ideal fit for Jurgen Klopp’s side, rather than the Gunners.
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“If I was advising him where to go next, out of the clubs that have shown interest, I would tell Toney to go to Arsenal. However, I think the Arsenal culture is still not a winning one,” former Liverpool forward Stan Collymore told Caught Offside. “The Brentford star is a ruthless character and it is clear he wants to succeed, therefore, I don’t know if Toney’s attitude would rub off on Arsenal in a positive way.
“For me, if Liverpool decided to come calling, that would be perfect. I know they already have an embarrassment of riches in forward areas but if any of them were offloaded in the coming months, the Brentford star could be a great addition. I rate Toney so highly that I could see him in between Salah and Diaz.”
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