Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly keen on signing 28-year-old England international striker Ivan Toney from Al-Ahli.
Ivan Toney joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli in the summer transfer window, and he has nine goal contributions so far. He is being linked with the return to the Premier League and the two English clubs would be willing to provide him with an exit route from the Saudi Pro League, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.
Chelsea could certainly use more quality and depth in the attacking unit, and the 28-year-old would be a useful acquisition. The Englishman could share the goalscoring burden with Nicolas Jackson and improve the team going forward. Chelsea have made an impressive start to the season, and they are currently second in the league table.
The Blues will look to push for a top-three finish this season, and they will also look to do well in the domestic competitions. Signing the right players in January could help them finish the season strongly. Ivan Toney is a proven performer in the Premier League, and he could make a defining impact for Chelsea during the second half of the season.
Tottenham keen on Ivan Toney
Tottenham are keeping tabs on his situation as well, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for the player in the coming weeks. Spurs signed Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth in the summer transfer window, and the English striker has done reasonably well. However, he needs more support in the final third, and someone like Ivan Toney would be ideal.
The 28-year-old is a more experienced player, and he will add goals and creativity to the Tottenham attack. The North London club have made a mediocre start to the season, and they will be desperate to bounce back strongly. Signing a quality attacker in January could help them improve further.
Tottenham will be desperate for Champions League qualification this season, and a signing like Toney will certainly increase their chances of finishing in the top four. It will be interesting to see if Al-Ahli are willing to sanction his departure in the coming weeks. The Saudi Pro League club are under no pressure to sell the player, and they could easily demand a premium for his signature.
