Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in recent months.
Ivan Toney is currently suspended for breaching gambling regulations, and he will return to action midway through January. The 27-year-old is expected to join a big club, and Arsenal are keen on him. A report from Football Transfers has claimed that Brentford are open to accepting a structured deal for him.
Ivan Toney: A Man In Demand
Initially, there were rumours that Toney could cost around £100 million. Any club is unlikely to pay that kind of money for the England international striker and the fact that Brentford are now willing to negotiate and accept a structured deal will come as a major boost for Arsenal.
The striker is reportedly rated at £55 million now, and the Gunners certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done. Toney has proven himself to be a reliable goalscorer in the Premier League over the years, and he will improve Arsenal going forward.
Although the North London club have Gabriel Jesus at their disposal, the Brazilian is not a prolific goalscorer, and he is more of a creative forward. Toney would complement him perfectly in the attack, and the two could form a lethal attacking partnership.
Arsenal will be hoping to compete for major trophies every season, and they need quality players to match up to Manchester City. Signing a top-class finisher like Toney could take them to a whole new level. Meanwhile, Arsenal are currently hoping to win the league title and they are on top of the Premier League table.
A January signing like Ivan Toney could lift the whole squad and help them win the title this season. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old will look to make his mark at the highest level. He will look to test himself in the UEFA Champions League with Arsenal and it remains to be seen whether he can guide them to a major trophy this season.
The striker has been linked with a move to London rivals Chelsea as well, but it seems he prefers the move to Arsenal instead. Chelsea are going through a rough patch, and they might not qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. It is no surprise that top-class players like Toney prefer Arsenal now.
The Gunners have a formidable squad, and their performances have been top-notch. However, there is always room for improvement, and signing the right players in January could transform them.