Ivan Toney's Future in Question: Chelsea's Interest Sparks Transfer Speculation

Chelsea has reportedly identified Ivan Toney as their top priority for a striker. Toney who recently returned to the pitch after a gambling ban is seen by Chelsea as the best available striker in the Premier League. According to a source, manager Pochettino is keen on acquiring Toney to bolster the team’s goal scoring capabilities and elevate them to genuine title contenders.

Brentford Toney’s current club is said to be holding out for a £80 million transfer fee a potential club record amount. This substantial sum could provide Brentford with funds for reinvestment with the recent signing of Igor Thiago being part of their preparations for Toney’s anticipated departure.

Toney who faced a ban for betting offenses has also been linked to Arsenal. Brentford manager Thomas Frank has suggested that Toney’s future may involve scenarios beyond the current season but the striker has expressed a desire to play for a higher ranking Premier League club with his contract expiring at the end of the next season.