February 10th 2024.
In a thrilling away match against Wolves, Ivan Toney secured Brentford's second goal, solidifying their impressive 2-0 victory. But despite his stellar performance, Toney took Thomas Frank's statement about his potential departure in the summer with a grain of salt.
The talented England international had recently returned from a suspension for gambling offenses and has been on a scoring streak with three goals in four Premier League games. However, much of the pre-match buzz revolved around Toney's future after his manager conceded that he would likely be sold at the end of the season.
The 27-year-old forward was linked to top clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea in the January transfer window, and Frank even joked about it being "fun" to see Toney on a top team. Speaking to a Danish outlet, the Brentford boss confidently stated, "It is relatively obvious that Ivan Toney will probably be sold this summer. We know his worth and there aren't many strikers better than him at the moment."
Toney, on the other hand, has made it clear that he has ambitions to play for a top club. But he didn't let Frank's comments affect him and laughed it off when asked about them after the match. "I see that as he doesn't want me!" Toney jokingly remarked, "But in all seriousness, I can't force clubs to come and get me. I just have to keep scoring goals and see what happens."
Brentford's victory over Wolves was their first away win since October, and Toney believes it was a significant result for the club. "It's massive," he said. "We put in a lot of hard work, especially on our defense, which has been a bit shaky in recent games. But today, the main focus was to keep a clean sheet and secure the win, and we did just that."
Toney's future may be uncertain, but for now, he remains focused on scoring goals for Brentford and helping them maintain their position above the relegation zone. As for the manager's comments, Toney knows that it's all part of the business and is not taking it personally. "What will be, will be," he said confidently.
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