Ivan Toney transfer latest - Arsenal incentive, £100m price tag revealed, Chelsea decision

Brentford star Ivan Toney continues to be linked with a January transfer to the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham. The 27-year-old is set to return to action on January 16 when his ban from football comes to an end after breaching FA betting rules.

Toney recently changed agents as he plots a move away from the Gtech Community Stadium in the new year. However, Brentford boss Thomas Frank believes the England international is 'happy' to stay with the club as he enters the final 18 months of his contract.

Brentford have set a whopping £100million asking price to let Toney leave the club in January — a fee they hope will deter any interested clubs in pursuing his signature. So, with that being said football.london has now rounded up everything that has been reported on the Bees' main-man ahead of the winter window.

Arsenal may have been handed a clear path to signing Brentford star Ivan Toney in the January transfer window. Chelsea and Tottenham were tipped to rival the Gunners for Toney's signature in the new year, but a new update could have given Mikel Arteta a huge incentive to complete a deal for the 27-year-old.

According to David Ornstein, Chelsea do not currently have Toney on their shortlist of January transfer targets. Speaking to NBC, Ornstein pointed out that Toney’s age means he does not fall under the profile of potential signings that the Blues usually target.

It now appears that Arsenal could have the upper hand on their London rivals when it comes to a deal for Toney with the Blues looking at alternative targets in Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko — as Ornstein referenced in his interview with NBC. The Athletic journalist added: «Currently it's looking less likely that he will move in January.

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