August 28th 2024.
Former Premier League defender Michael Dawson is surprised that Chelsea, who have spent a lot of money this summer, have not signed players linked with Manchester United and Arsenal before the transfer deadline. The club has already completed 11 signings, including big names like Joao Felix, Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Tosin Adarabioyo. Despite these investments, Chelsea is still looking to make more deals before the deadline, with Jadon Sancho from Manchester United being a potential target.
Another player that Chelsea could be interested in is Brentford striker Ivan Toney, and Dawson is surprised that he has not already made a move to the club. Toney has openly expressed his desire to leave Brentford, where he has scored an impressive 72 goals in 141 appearances. Initially, Brentford was asking for £70m for the 28-year-old, but they have now reduced their asking price as the transfer window draws to a close. Toney was even left out of Brentford's Premier League opener against Crystal Palace due to significant interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Brentford is open to offers for Toney and has already rejected a bid from Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. However, they are willing to sell if they receive the right offer. This has put Chelsea on high alert, but they may face competition from Manchester United, who have reportedly begun talks with Brentford about a potential deal. Arsenal, Chelsea's London rivals, are also rumored to be interested in Toney, with Alan Pardew claiming that the player's agent is pushing for a move to Mikel Arteta's Gunners.
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's U23s coach, has also expressed his desire for a new striker at the club. Dawson, speaking on Sky Sports, shared his surprise at Toney still being a Brentford player at the end of the transfer window. He believes that the club is looking to cash in on Toney as he enters the final year of his contract, and he is disappointed that a Premier League club has not signed him. Dawson is a big fan of Toney and believes he is a guaranteed source of goals, especially in a team like Brentford. He also expressed his disappointment at the lack of quality strikers and goal scorers in the market.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is still looking to sign a new striker following Nicolas Jackson's disappointing first season in the Premier League. They have been linked with long-term target Victor Osimhen, who is reportedly eager to make the switch to the Premier League despite being offered a lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia. Fans can stay updated on all the latest Chelsea news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for the club's newsletter, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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