Based on their clear struggles in front of goal in the last week of 2023, the Gooners will expect Mikel Arteta to bolster their attack with the addition of a quality striker this winter transfer window.
Every Gooner believes this striker is Ivan Toney. However, how simple will it be for Arsenal to sign Toney? It won’t be as simple as him hinting that he wants to move to the Emirates.
The reality is that signing Toney will be difficult for Arsenal; his alleged hefty asking price has already proven to be a stumbling block. In addition, Brentford manager Thomas Frank has issued a caution to potential Ivan Toney suitors.
Toney, a proven Premier League striker, is any manager’s dream, which is why the Bees’ manager insists he won’t let him go.
But Frank said (in the Sun): “As far as I know, Ivan is a Brentford player. I want to keep him, and I’m looking forward to him playing with us.”
Asked if he was desperate to keep hold of Toney, Frank continued, “I really would like to. I’m a head coach.
“Desperate is a big word. I want to have my best players with me at all times. From my perspective, I don’t want to sell him.
“That’s because I think he’s fantastic. I’m enjoying him every day.
“Having him back will be like signing an unbelievably good Premier League striker. He’s looking forward to finally contributing to the team.
“I see the same determination and willpower from him to want to train well and be ready to play.
“Maybe a tiny bit more in terms of a comeback and wanting to be at his best.”
Ivan Toney has the potential to push Arsenal to the next level, but how Arsenal convince Brentford to sell him to them will be intriguing. That said, few expected Arsenal to smash their transfer record in order to sign Rice, but they did. The signing of Rice demonstrated that Arsenal is now willing to go to any length to secure their main target; maybe that will be the case in their pursuit of Toney.
Although that seems very unlikely at the moment…
Daniel O
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Well whoever would have predicted that!
Poor Old Brentford, fresh from five consecutive Prem defeats and slipping perilously near to the relegation zone, are “incredibly” NOT KEEN to sell their soon returning top class forward Ivan Toney!
Can anyone explain WHY that is their thinking, he wondered, somewhat facetiously!
I don’t know why we don’t try for Vlahovic.
Natural finisher. Tall and physical like Haaland he would give us something extra.
And doesn’t place bets against his own team..
My apologies for ranting at you a few days back for saying that Toney betted against his own teams. I’ve double checked this since, and you’re correct, as the Commission said that although he did bet against (repeat “against”) his teams, he was not match fixing, which makes it alright. Seriously, can you imagine him being in on goal and having to decide whether to score the winner or collect £5K?
Anyway, once again, sorry.
I don’t agree about Vlahovic. Big trouble, especially if we play PSG.
I don’t think Toney actually played in the games he bet on, which is probably why they didn’t have him for match fixing.