Ivan Toney has been linked with a January move away from Brentford, with Arsenal keen on securing his services.
A report from Football Transfers has claimed that Ivan Toney is hopeful of sealing a move to Arsenal. However, Brentford will have to lower their £100 million asking price for the move to go through this month.
Ivan Toney and the £100 Million Valuation
The 27-year-old is a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he could prove to be a superb acquisition for Arsenal. However, the £100 million valuation will be prohibitive to any potential move, and Arsenal are unlikely to pay that kind of money for him. It will be interesting to see if Brentford are willing to accept a reasonable fee for the striker.
Toney is currently suspended for breaching gambling regulations, and he will return to action midway through January. He wants to play for a big club, and moving to Arsenal will be an attractive proposition for him. He would get to challenge for the Premier League title with a move to the North London club.
Arsenal Need More Goals
Arsenal have Gabriel Jesus at their disposal, but the Brazilian has failed to find the back of the net on a regular basis. They need to sign a reliable finisher and Toney certainly fits the profile. The 27-year-old is well-settled in England, and he will make an immediate impact at Arsenal if he joins the club.
The striker is at the peak of his powers, and he will want to compete for major trophies with the move to Arsenal. It will be interesting to see if the Gunners can get the deal done. They are currently pushing for the league title, and a quality signing like Toney in January could lift the spirits around the club and turn them into genuine contenders for the title.
The striker has been linked with other English clubs as well, and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal can beat the competition from their Premier League rivals and win the race for his signature.
Apart from his ability to score goals, the 27-year-old striker is adept at bringing others into the play and holding the ball up. He could transform Arsenal going forward if he joins the club this month.
