Jeff Stelling explains why £40m Arsenal target should snub Gunners and join Tottenham instead

Jeff Stelling believes Ivan Toney should opt for Tottenham over the Gunners - claiming he doesn't see the Brentford man "as an Arsenal player".

The Bees striker has made a name for himself in the Premier League but, as his contract winds down, looks as if he may seek pastures new. Toney helped Brentford get promoted from the Championship, breaking goal records in the process, and has since proved himself as a top-flight striker.

Now a big money move away from west London is on the cards with several top clubs eyeing his signature. Arsenal have been linked with a £40million swoop as they seek a prolific No 9 but Stelling believes Toney could be the man for Tottenham, who are yet to fully replace Harry Kane.

He said on TalkSport: “My next thought is about Ivan Toney. We know, we know, I don’t need to be worried about being disrespectful because we know he is going to be on the move. We were talking about Spurs for Eberechi Eze, but Ivan Toney. No, I don’t see him as an Arsenal player, I don’t see him joining any of the top four as they are now.

He went on to add: Toney is pretty much the finished article, but I think the obvious choice for Ivan Toney is Tottenham. I think if they want somebody who is the nearest thing you can get to a Harry Kane, who can influence the game in all areas of the pitch, who scores goals as well, come deep, he can lead the line brilliantly.”

Toney has quickly picked up where he left off following a lengthy ban due to gambling. The Brentford man continues to be a threat as those exploits are putting him in the shop window with Brentford known to cash in on their top assets when the time suits.

Bees boss Thomas Frank has confessed that his main marksman, who has scored 35 times in his two full