“He said yes”: £89 million striker already informed his families and friends that his January transfer to Arsenal is almost a DONE DEAL
Fabrizio Romano gives his opinion on the rumors that Arsenal could sign Ivan Toney on loan in the January transfer window.
Fabrizio Romano touched on the links between Ivan Toney and Arsenal
Rumors have emerged on social media in recent days that Brentford Arsenal could sign Ivan Toney on loan until the end of this campaign.
The Englishman was one of the best strikers in the Premier League last season. Only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane were better than Brentford, so everyone expected him to move this summer.
However, Toney was suspended for breaking the betting rules and hasn’t played a game for the Bees in months. He will not be able to return until mid-January.
Many believe he will move then, but Romano has almost ruled out the possibility of a loan move to Arsenal. He has claimed that Toney will leave Brentford for big money.
The Ivan Toney saga has taken an interesting turn with talk of a possible loan to Arsenal. Fabrizio Romano, the well-known transfer guru, has calmed down these speculations, stressing that Brentford want to pay a considerable amount for Toney’s services.
Despite the fact that Chelsea’s interest has waned, Romano believes that Arsenal value the player highly. Interestingly, sources close to Toney reveal his desire to join Arsenal, as the striker has already confided in his brother and friends about the possibility of wearing the Gunners’ colors in the upcoming transfer window. The complication escalates as Toney plans a move to north London.
He told Kick: “Toney has been very anxious lately: ‘I would keep the name Ivan Toney for Arsenal. I’ve seen some reports in the last few days – Toney will be loaned to Arsenal.
“Guys, what I have heard is that Brentford want significant money, only a significant proposal can change the story for Ivan Toney. So I don’t see a simple deal or a loan deal or that kind of thing. It has to be a significant offer and a significant negotiation for Ivan Toney.
“What I hear is that Arsenal value the player. Chelsea value the player but they haven’t started any negotiations. Chelsea are not working for Toney at the moment. He is not a priority target for Chelsea.
“What I also hear – this is more from the player’s side and the player’s camp – Ivan Toney would like very, very much to join Arsenal. He really likes the Arsenal project, Arsenal as a club, Arsenal as an environment.
“So Arsenal would be a really tempting option for Ivan Toney, who could be very keen on it.”
