According to the BBC, Tottenham Hotspur target Ivan Toney is expected to leave Brentford in the upcoming transfer window and now that the player is finally leaving, we might have a great chance to get him.
Toney has finally returned to the Premier League after eight months out for breaching gambling regulations. His original eleven-month sanction was reduced by three months following a diagnosis of gambling addiction.
The talented player made his return to the Bees on 20 January in a thrilling match against Nottingham Forest. He immediately drew attention with a goal and showed his skill and determination on the pitch.
Although no club was in the running for the striker in the last transfer window, Brentford may expect a lot of attention in the coming summer.
According to GIVEMESPORT journalist Dean Jones, Tottenham will be keen to acquire the talented striker, but he expects his position at Brentford to be keenly watched by other PL clubs.
Tottenham are monitoring the situation closely and may take the opportunity if there are any developments, according to the reports. Chelsea and Arsenal also seem to be interested in him to strengthen their attacking ranks.
Jones said:
“All the talk about the new contract was that it would include a release clause, which would have to be triggered in the summer for anyone to sign him. Now that this is not the case, it is obviously more likely that Toney will be available in the summer. I think there are a lot of clubs who are really flirting with Toney, I think Arsenal and Chelsea are the main ones. Tottenham and even Manchester United are also looking at him in the background if the situation changes to suit them.”
After Harry Kane’s departure just before the start of the season, we can think about strengthening our attacking options in the upcoming transfer window. Despite having secured the signing of Tim Werner at the beginning of last month, it must be borne in mind that the RB Leipzig player is currently on loan and may not be the ideal long-term striker that Spurs are looking for. However, if he impresses the team with his goals or assists, as he is slowly starting to do, the scenario could change.
Even if Ange Postecoglou would consider bringing in a striker in the January transfer window, Toney would not be a suitable choice for the Spurs. Given that the team is in more urgent need of a central defender and a wing player, it would not be a wise decision to invest heavily in a striker. However, a transfer at the start of next season could prove beneficial.
Also, the fact that Richarlison is adapting to the club and scoring goals on a regular basis suggests that a partnership between Richarlison and Toney could be a lethal combination. Let’s see how things go at the start of the next transfer window.