September 20th 2023.
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly in the running to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford. Reports claim that the two clubs have held talks over a deal to sign the 27-year-old striker in the January transfer window. Toney is currently serving an eight-month ban for 232 breaches of the Football Association's rules on betting and is unable to play for Brentford until January 16, 2024.
Fabrizio Romano has stated that both Arsenal and Chelsea have expressed an interest in the player and are well informed of the situation. Romano said on his YouTube channel, "The Premier League is the priority of the player. Chelsea are well informed of the situation of the player but also Arsenal are well informed on the conditions of a potential deal. Both clubs have asked for information. At the moment we can guarantee that both Chelsea and Arsenal are informed of the situation."
In the summer window, reports suggested that Brentford were demanding an £80 million fee for Toney, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season. Brentford manager Thomas Frank has admitted that the club would be open to selling Toney if the right price is there. He said on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, "I understand why there are a lot of rumours out there about him. For me he's one of the best strikers, as a striker No.9, I don't see many out there who is better in the world than him... He scored 20 goals in the Premier League last year, in, of course, a very good Brentford side but of course we are not creating as many chances as the top six or seven teams."
Frank went on to say, "So imagine him in a top team, he'd easily score 20, 25 goals, for me. I think he's composed, he's a good finisher, top mentality, so I understand why clubs are looking at him. But he's a Brentford player now, and if people want to come... in today's market, the price for No.6 position players, we all know goalscorer or attackers are the most expensive ones. I guess that would be very expensive, unless it has changed and you pay more for a No.6 than a striker, I don't know."
It remains to be seen if Arsenal and Chelsea will submit an offer to Brentford for Ivan Toney in the January transfer window.
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