Arsenal has been linked with a move for Ivan Toney, with some reports suggesting it could happen next month.
The striker is one of the most accomplished in his position in the Premier League, and over the years, he has been consistent.
Arsenal has been interested in Toney since last season and could have moved for him in the summer if he were not banned.
The Brentford star is expected to return to action next month, and the Bees need their star man.
This means they will struggle to allow him to leave the club despite interest and his willingness to move to Arsenal.
If Arsenal does not sign him in the next two transfer windows, they could get him on a free transfer in 2025, and David Ornstein claims that could be the case.
He tells the BBC:
“So you’ve got Arsenal, rumoured to be after Ivan Toney but I don’t know of any developments on that front. Their plan for a striker would be more to look towards the summer for financial reasons. I wouldn’t rule out free-agency in the summer of 2025. Brentford would want to tie him down to a new deal but I don’t think they’d get to the salary levels he’d want. Maybe a release-clause in there, but I think that would be a massive risk for Ivan Toney.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Toney has been one of the finest strikers in the Premier League sincere Brentford was promoted to the top flight.
We cannot wait for him to become a free agent. If he returns to playing next month and does well in the second half of the season, we will splash the cash to sign him in the summer or get someone else.
CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…
Getting a free 29 year old who’ll want top money for (probably) five years would be bad business.
If we’re going to sign someone, make it soon.
I also do rate him, but the fact Mikel loves his current striking options makes a move for Toney a non story. as maintaining a happy squad means we have to get rid of one of our strikers to accomodate him which i’m sure Mikel WILL NOT.
Who said Arteta loves his options? He clearly does not rate Eddie much, he hardly ever starts. We gave Eddie a new contract in the summer 2022 since we already lost two main strikers and would be forced to buy another striker for 40m+ when we already bought Jesus. 2023 summer we had other priorities, but generally, I don’t think Arteta is under any illusions regarding Eddie.
Of all the strikers in the world, why is Arsenal after Tony who’s not going to come cheap, is old, and is not really in the mild of Arsenal players.
It’s beginning to look like there an inferiority complex inside the Arsenal boardroom and management; Why is Arsenal, like other ambitious teams not pursuing Osihmen with funds from Elneny, Soares, Nketiah, Tierney, Georginho, Ramsdale sales. Since Arteta can’t stand Partey also, throw him in there and you have more than enough to bring the striker in.
Seven players out(easier said than done), and one striker in, leaves a shortfall of six, so what about strength in depth?Football is a business which is subject to the vagaries of the real world, not a fantasy football computer game.
If we can get him now, we should. At this rate we’re going to struggle for top 4, but toney could make a big difference.