Arsenal are unlikely to sign Ivan Toney this January
Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney but according to Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth, it’s unlikely to happen this month.
The Gunners have struggled in the goalscoring department this season, having scored just 23 goals from open play in 21 Premier League games. Strikers Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah have scored just eight league goals between them and 13 overall. Hence, they are looking to sign a striker.
Arsenal have been linked with Toney in recent times but Brentford are unwilling to part ways with the English striker this month. They are likely to demand around £100 million for him, which is not feasible for the Gunners.
Sky Sports journalist Sheth spoke about the rumors with Give Me Sport and said:
“It’s looking increasingly likely Ivan Toney is going to stay at Brentford until the end of the season, at least. He’s got 18 months left on his contract, and, like I said before, with a contract situation when it comes to one year left, you are getting into the sell or renew category, so it’s unlikely he’s going to sign a new contract at Brentford.”
“So, it’s probably the time that Brentford will cash in in the summer. Arsenal have been linked with him for a very, very long time. It’s very unlikely they’ll be able to do any kind of deal for Ivan Toney in this transfer window.”
Toney’s contract with Brentford expires in 2025 and he’s likely to leave in the summer. He only recently returned to action following an eight-month ban for breaking gambling rules.
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The Englishman scored in his first game back, netting via a free kick to help the Bees beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 on February 20. He had a stellar campaign last time out as he scored 20 goals and provided four assists in 33 Premier League games for Brentford.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have been linked with a move for the likes of Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic as well. Hence, it will be interesting to see if they still look to sign Toney in the summer.