Ivan Toney has said he wants a move to “a big club”
Reported Arsenal target Ivan Toney has finally had his ban dropped and has spoke out to the media for the first time since his ban has been lifted and made it quite clear that he wants and aspires to play for one of “the big clubs”.
“You can never predict when is the right time to move elsewhere, but I think it’s obvious I want to play for a top club. Everybody wants to play for a top club, that is fighting for titles,” Toney told Sky Sports.
“Whether it’s this January that is the right time for a club to come in and pay the right money, who knows? But my main focus is to do what I do on the pitch, and let the background work take care of itself.
“To be the best, you have to play with the best and compete against the best. We all know Harry Kane is one of the best strikers in the world and he’s been doing it for some years now. If I want to be England’s No 1, then I have to compete against him.
It’s no secret that Arsenal have been considering bringing the Englishmen into the club and could be the perfect choice for our top signing in the summer. Arsenal join a long list of clubs interested but Toney himself has previously spoke well about Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, and it could be an advantage for the Gunners as we look to possibly secure his signature.
Toney obviously hasn’t played any football for Brentford this season (other than a few friendly games) after facing a eight-month ban from all football after being found guilty by the Football Association of betting on games in breach of the FA’s rules.
Toney came out and said he had a problem with gambling addiction and admitted his wrongs which I think went a long way for his ban, although eight months seems like a long time, it definitely could have been worse. Since then he’s been working on himself and working hard training by himself so he can stay as match fit as possible.
Although I think we need one, I don’t think Toney is likely to be bought this January, but you never know in football and can never say never, but I assume if Arsenal are seriously interested it will have to be in the summer due to FFP and such and it also gives Toney 6 months of football to play, getting back to his best, until he makes a move to a bigger club.
There’s no doubt that Toney is a talented striker and at 27-years-old, he’s still got a lot of top football in him, he’s incredibly dangerous in front of goal and is premier league proven, he’s very good at getting into the right positions and is also strong in the air. For me, he’s fiercely underrated and although there will be a few options for Arsenal in the summer, Toney does feel like the perfect solution up front and working under Arteta I think would only bring the best out of him.
He said what we all know; if the right price is put forward, anything could happen. Money talks. We won’t be the only club interested and we could be set for a battle in the summer but I’m confident if given the choice, Toney chooses Arsenal.
What’s your thoughts Gooners?
Daisy Mae
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Ivan Toney is PL proven and by far the best striker available imo. However, given what has occurred off the pitch and some of his statements, I’m a little leery that his mentality going forward will become a hindrance. In any case, we can’t break the bank for him or anyone else at this point.
Regarding Tony’s history, the guy has served his punishment, admitted his guilt and wants to move forward – end of in my opinion.
Whoever signs him knows what happened and will act accordingly and The Arsenal have a good reputation when it comes to helping their players through difficult times, Tony Adams and Judas van oersie spring to mind.
I would love to see us sign him, but Brentford are just playing silly games with his transfer price (as is their right of course).
We should put in an official bid, show the player our intent and let the drama unfold.
I believe we have around £100 million available and within the guidelines, so let’s wait and see, while working on other deals
I agree that officially the off the pitch situation is resolved and should not go any further in and of itself. However, while he has admitted his guilt publicly, based on some of his statements, I don’t believe he thinks that he needs/needed help nor perhaps even did anything wrong other than being caught. It’s like someone saying “…..” and then saying “But ……” You have to truly want help or at least truly recognize the real need for it in order for you to not eventually have the demons get the best of you.
imo, he would be the best striker in the PL for the short-term but it is the longer term that I’m cautious of. I hope I’m wrong and they acquire him for £65 million or less with a reasonable salary but I don’t think it’ll happen.
Hope I’m NOT wrong about his abilities. oops.
Toney’s history!!
I much rate Toney and he is exactly what we need . But sadly, I AM EXTREMELY DOUBTFUL HE WILL EVER COME TO US.
He soon turns 28 and would have little to no resale value and at the expensive price ans large wages he would cost next summer – forget this month as NO expensive players at all will arrive, unless for an initial loan fee only, with the payment deferred for reasons of FFP- it is NOT going to happen at all, much though many of us would like it too.
No, my friends, the football reality in the Prem today is that almost ALL clubs are running scared of falling foul of FFP, after the Everton and Forest debacles and it is only a brave and probably foolish club which will venture to buy ANY real expensive player and hardly ANY at all wlll happen THIS month. LOAN deals a plenty will probably occur though, but NO REAL money down, to speak of.
REALITY, to warn the many dreamers and non-realists who infect this site daily with silly “as if” type posts.
I agree with you Jon.
Karim Benzema is available. And we are linked to him. Can we just get Benzema on loan till the end of the season.
You definitely dont agree with me on Benzema. He is almost 37 and it would be madness to ever try loaning such an old player.
If you are wise you wil forget this one time great player and realise that age catches up with all great players sooner or later. Just as it has with him.
100% Yes for me. Get Toney in January if possible or the end of the season if not. Unless, of course, any kind of agreement can be reached for someone like Victor Osimhen for the end of the season, then we just have to accept it and pump Eddie Nketiah full of Red Bull / Steroids / Crystal Meth / Whatever on the quiet and hope it gets him an extra 15 goals this season.
@Yossarian
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Arsenal must get creative to get atleast one high quality signing across the line.
My choice of player would be a midfielder with a gentleman agreement in place, maybe with a promise in paying a little over the current value of the player in question when the summer window reopen.
Then come win titles with Arsenal…
Hey, I got an idea. Why don’t we go for Mason Greenwood. He’s been cleared of all charges and his price tag is a mere £7.5 mil. Jus sayin 🤔
He wants to be “fighting for titles”……….?
He won’t be signing for us then…..☹️