Arsenal have been closely linked with a transfer for Brentford striker Ivan Toney however contemporary studies recommend that Tottenham have leapfrogged their rivals within the race.
The England star was suspended till January for breaching the FA’s betting guidelines however has been in positive type since his return, netting 4 objectives in 10 Premier League video games up to now.
His latest performances have solely helped persuade his suitors that he has the flexibility to play on the very highest stage and it appears a bidding struggle may happen for him in the summertime.
Arsenal have usually been described because the favourites to signal Toney. Mikel Arteta is trying to improve his choices in assault in the summertime, with Eddie Nketiah already knowledgeable that he’s free to go away.
Nevertheless, Tottenham have at all times been conserving tabs on Toney’s state of affairs as Ange Postecoglou appears to herald competitors for Richarlison/
Now, in keeping with journalist Alex Smith, by way of Caught Offside, Spurs are in pole place to signal the 28-year-old talisman.
Tottenham main the race for Ivan Toney
The report claims that Tottenham are actually ‘forward of different events’ equivalent to Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham within the race for Toney.
Chelsea are coping with points relating to the Premier League’s revenue and sustainability guidelines, while the Hammers ‘must get their very own home so as earlier than they will think about bringing any new signings on board.’
Arsenal, however, have ‘by no means come ahead with a plan to signal Toney’ and have ‘cooled their curiosity in him,’ per the report.
Tottenham stay very eager on Toney however will nonetheless must cough up a sizeable switch payment to convey him in.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has beforehand stated that he’d anticipate to obtain round £100m for the ahead and it is going to be attention-grabbing to see how excessive Spurs are keen to go together with their provide.
Postecoglou’s facet offered Harry Kane for a similar quantity final summer season and Toney will definitely have enormous expectation on him if Spurs make him their new club-record signing.
In a latest interview, Toney stated he has large hopes for the summer season and that he expects to hitch a high membership forward of subsequent season.
“I need to be within the combine for the [England squad for the] Euros, after which we win the Euros,”
He then laughed: “Issues fall into place. If Brentford was to promote me, they make their cash, I transfer to Madrid and it’s all good!”
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