Teddy Sheringham urges Tottenham Hotspur to beat Arsenal in the race for Ivan Toney
Brentford striker Ivan Toney appears set for a new challenge and this has drawn interest from London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
The Englishman is currently serving a ban but should return to action in January. He is raring to make a point and could provide Arsenal and Tottenham with the impetus they need upfront for the business end of the season.
Toney was outscored by only Harry Kane and Erling Haaland last season in the Premier League and is well acquainted with the demands of English football. A reliable goalscorer, he will certainly add a new dimension up front for most teams.
Unfortunately for Brentford, there is only so much they can offer and the player is now eyeing a transfer. According to TeamTalk, he prefers a move to the Emirates but Tottenham legend Teddy Sheringham has other ideas.
The veteran believes Tottenham can move fast to beat Arsenal to the punch. The North Londoners lack a reliable replacement for Harry Kane and while Richarlison has scored in the last two games, he is far from prolific over the course of a campaign.
“I would love to see Tottenham nick him off of Brentford and get there before Arsenal do.”
Arsenal can certainly offer Toney a better deal, given their participation in the UEFA Champions League. While Spurs might not be at the same level yet, Ange Postecoglou’s revamp appears promising and they are certainly a side on the rise.
“Everyone is suggesting that he could be the icing on the cake for Arsenal, but I think he could be a big, big player for Tottenham at this moment in time.”
Toney might have to wait for a few months but should he click in white, Tottenham will be a far more formidable outfit and should certainly be in the mix for a top-four spot. January is a difficult market to bring in elite players and by landing Toney, the Lilywhites will also hand their arch-rivals a direct blow in their attempt to secure the Premier League title.
With Brentford demanding £80m, Toney won’t come cheap. But given that he is still 27, he could prove to be a solid bargain in the long term. Whether the Bees can expect a bidding war next January remains to be seen.
