Brentford is making a strong effort to offload Arsenal target Ivan Toney this summer to avoid losing him as a free agent at the end of the campaign.
The striker has been on the radar of several top clubs, but his long ban last year hindered his chances of securing a move.
The Bees are still committed to selling him and have made various concessions to facilitate the transfer.
Initially, they hoped to secure around £100 million from his sale a year ago, but his poor form in the second half of last season deterred potential buyers.
As a result, Brentford has been gradually lowering their asking price, and a report from The Times now claims they are willing to sell him for just £30 million.
This reduced fee is among the lowest for any top striker, which could prompt Arsenal to seriously consider purchasing him.
Mikel Arteta’s side has other targets in mind, but after missing out on Benjamin Sesko, they might view Toney as an attractive option, especially if Eddie Nketiah departs.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Toney offers us something different and more direct, but Mikel Arteta seems to have turned towards a different profile in recent weeks. Otherwise, the new asking price is fair.
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Not an ideal choice, but it’s worth a think and a conversation for 30 million.
Definitely better than Nketiah, and better finisher than Jesus.
Another year with Jesus at striker will not drive us upwards.
We scored the most goals in club history, but it was not enough. Situational goals are worth their weight.
Given a choice between the two, I’d choose Toney over Jesus in a must score Situation to get points.
Sorry but I have little confidence in Jesus as a striker, his time with us has not changed that.
Brentford is really taking one on the chin here. No doubt gambling related questions have now become commonplace in interviews.
If true
Apparently he met with club reps and they didn’t like his attitude. Would he fit into what is a very cohesive dressing room? On the pitch would he be able to cope with our speed and style of play? Banging in goals for Brentford is one thing, doing it for Arsenal a much bigger ask as Brentford never expected to bang in 2 or 3 against top 4 sides.
his baren spell of not scoring for 13 games straight when in the shop window in last seasons PL run-in is off putting – a similar goal drought would destroy any title ambitions
if Arsenal have a goal scoring problem, Toney is not the answer as brings plenty of his own
Interesting. If true, then the same (transfer) market forces – perhaps given fresh impetus by gambling-related stories – are operating in the same way as they have done in Eddie’s case.
Possibly one in favour of Arsenal (should they pursue Toney) and one against Arsenal.
A guaranteed starter at Brentford, not necessarily so at Arsenal. Could he handle that? Would he become an unsettling influence if he was rotated in what appears to be a settled, unified squad? He’d definitely give a different attacking option but why has he been overlooked by a host of clubs that need a striker?
For 30m it’s worth it.
He is definitely better than Eddie andepuod get us a goal when Jesus is not happening, which is every 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7 game. Jesus will score 1 goal every 4 or 5 games.
Havertz wills core tap ins.
If we don’t get Osinhen them we should get Toney for 30m.
We can always replace.him or Jesus next summer. I actually think Jesus and Toneu would play well together.
Toney would also head alot of goals as well from Saka and score alit from Odegaard and Martinelli assists.
Yes at 30m this is growing on me to replace Eddie, definate upgrade
For 30 million I would grab him. Toney in an Nketiah out as a wash, why not?
Sign Toney and get rid of Nketiah ….. please
I think he is a sure upgrade to Nketiah & looking at his contribution at the EUROS, He is a go
This price is quite reasonable assuming his salary ask is not out of the roof. Sign Toney and Merino and we are good to go.
says it all, just not that good, and does not improve Arsenal
what a monumental mistake it would have been if Edu/Arteta followed certain JA fans insistence to spend £100m on on him in January
Toney is an option worth considering
With the Injury record of Jesus, we can’t rely on the converted Harvert to singlehandedly carry the goal scoring burden.
Also, nketia is one leg in, one leg out a.t.m. Whether the choice is Toney or not, a striker is really needed at the emirate
I’m amazed there are no takers That must suggest something Whether it’s his gambling problems or he has attitude problems Or maybe he’s overrated by fans Maybe he’s just a player profile that people quite like
Who would you go for if you were Marseille 30m for Eddie or Toney? Eddie is still young he has time and room for improvement but I’d still take Toney
30 million would be a steal but there is no way he will be that cheap.
Probably not. All that gambling-related coverage and the ban has badly dented his market value. It’s difficult to know how much until/unless an offer is made. I’m not aware of many (any?) clubs beating a path to Brentford’s door to buy him though.
In big transfer fee terms, it could be one minute “gold plated” but the next “dead duck”.
worth more to Brentford staying than £30m in the bank