Arsenal have received a big boost ahead of the January transfer deadline, as Ivan Toney wants to prioritise a move to the Emirates over all the other fans, which now includes Real Madrid.
Ivan Toney is closing in on a chance to return after serving a ban for the last few months. Despite his absence, it seems that his value in the game is still extremely high.
TEAMtalk reports that Arsenal have made Toney one of their top targets in the January transfer window. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old is also being monitored by Chelsea and Real Madrid.
Ivan Toney would rather join Arsenal than Real Madrid:
But Toney seems ready to reject Los Blancos and Mauricio Pochettino. TEAMtalk reports that the striker would prefer to join Arsenal next month.
Price could still be an issue for Mikel Arteta:
That, of course, is not the only hurdle the Gunners will have to overcome if they want to sign the Brentford striker when the window opens.
The Bees apparently want £80 million for Toney.
Even if they are willing to concede that amount, Thomas Frank’s players will surely still demand a high sum.
And considering that Arsenal have agreed a loan deal to bring in David Ray in the summer, it would not be a big surprise if Edu does not have big money available in January.
Perhaps they have made sure that they will have enough funds to sign the striker they want when the time is right. But it seems that the Gunners have spent a decent amount of money over the last few years.
It is clear that Toney could be an outstanding signing for Arsenal. He is a “top class” striker who has excelled in the Premier League.
And the good news is that he also wants to end up at the Emirates.