August 27th 2024.
It seems that Ivan Toney's time with Brentford may be coming to an end this week. Reports are indicating that Chelsea has expressed interest in signing the England striker from Brentford, and there is a good chance that a deal will be made.
Toney has not played in the first two games of Brentford's Premier League season, and with less than a year left on his contract, it appears that a summer transfer is inevitable. He has been linked to several clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal, and Tottenham. There has even been an offer for him to join the Saudi Pro League with Al Ahli.
While other Premier League clubs seem to have lost interest in Toney, Chelsea is still very interested in the 28-year-old striker. According to Sky Sports, the Blues have made a move to sign him, although the details of their bid are still unclear. However, it is believed that Chelsea has a good chance of securing Toney's signature, as the transfer fee and his wages are well within their budget.
Brentford is reportedly willing to accept a fee of around £40m-£50m for Toney, as they try to make a deal before the transfer window closes and avoid losing him for free next year. Chelsea had initially been pursuing Victor Osimhen as their top choice for a new striker, but have now turned their attention to Toney.
One of the advantages of signing Toney is that his salary demands are not expected to be a problem for Chelsea. The club typically offers a base wage of £60,000-£70,000 to new signings, which Toney is likely to accept. In comparison, Osimhen's transfer fee and wage demands are significantly higher.
While a move to Saudi Arabia may offer Toney a higher salary, staying in the Premier League, competing in Europe, and keeping his chances of playing for England alive are all appealing factors in Chelsea's pursuit of him. Of course, there is always the possibility that another Premier League or European club may make a late bid for Toney, but time is running out as the transfer window closes on Friday, August 30th at 11pm.
If Toney were to join Chelsea, he would be another addition to their already busy transfer window. The club has already brought in Joao Felix, Pedro Neto, Aaron Anselmino, Filip Jorgensen, Caleb Wiley, Renato Veiga, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Marc Guiu, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Omari Kellyman.
It's clear that Chelsea is determined to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, and Toney could be a valuable addition to their already impressive roster. Fans can stay updated on all the latest Chelsea news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for updates and agreeing to the site's privacy policy.
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