Man Utd, Chelsea & Tottenham eyeing Brentford forward Ivan Toney

Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Brentford forward Ivan Toney, per the Daily Mail. 

The January transfer window is poised to witness an intense battle for Toney’s signature. His current club, Brentford, will face pressure to part with their prized asset.

Brentford have pegged his price tag at £80 million. This valuation reflects his immense value to the Bees after bagging 20 goals and four assists in 38 league outings last season.

Toney recently inked a deal with esteemed sports management agency CAA Stellar. This strategic collaboration indicates Toney’s intention to part ways with Brentford. 

However, Toney’s route towards greener pastures is not without its challenges. The England international is currently serving an eight-month suspension imposed by the FA for transgressing betting regulations. 

While his ban has cast a shadow over his immediate transfer prospects, interested clubs remain undeterred and are eager to sign the 27-year-old striker.

They will push for him in January when he becomes eligible for competitive football.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Toney underscores their pursuit of an accomplished forward to vie with Nicolas Jackson for a starting berth. 

Manchester United, despite acquiring Rasmus Hojlund, remain in the market for a marquee striker to bolster their attacking ranks.

Tottenham Hotspur’s conspicuous vacancy following Harry Kane’s departure presents a golden opportunity for Toney to ascend to a pivotal role within the squad. 

Arsenal have been strongly linked with Toney, and he has mentioned the Gunners as a club he’d like to play for.

The England international is a Premier League-proven striker with top finishing and hold-up play.

He will be a pivotal asset to whichever club signs him, but he will not come cheap.