Tottenham: Spurs keen on signing Ivan Toney
The striker is taking steps to facilitate leaving Brentford…
Ivan Toney, a striker for Brentford, is currently a target for Tottenham Hotspur, but his current club is reportedly prepared to demand a hefty transfer fee in order to approve his departure.
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Dean Jones, a transfer insider, recently asserted that Ange Postecoglou and Daniel Levy are more motivated to bring in reinforcements in another position even if Tottenham is yet to find a successor for Harry Kane. Dean Jones stated to GiveMeSport:
“I really believe that Tottenham will continue to add players. The issue they are currently facing is that some of the players they were hoping to let go of haven’t done so yet.
“So, I believe that is delaying things a bit. But I’m confident that they will eventually sign a new center back. They have made it a top priority and will carry it out.
Reporter Pete O’Rourke has since clarified that Tottenham has set aside a “huge” sum of money to buy a replacement for Kane, and the team is “set to move” for a “prolific new striker” with a number of candidates in mind.
The Lilywhites are reportedly interested in Lille striker Jonathan David and Gent forward Gift Orban. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, there may be a last-minute “opportunity” to get the Canadian for about €60 million.
In January, when the transfer window opens and Toney will have served his eight-month suspension, Tottenham may consider adding more than one new striker, according to a story in The Telegraph.
The striker switched agents in order to ease a move after being identified as a target by several of the Premier League’s elite clubs. He has since joined the prestigious CAA Stellar agency.
The 27-year-old is convinced that he has the talent to play for one of the top teams in the nation; Arsenal is also interested; however, he won’t be cheap because Brentford plans to demand £80 million if they are to allow him to depart.
How much does Ivan Toney earn?
The Englishman is now bound to a £21k-per-week contract with Brentford, but a number of elite clubs are circling, and it is easy to see why Spurs are intrigued. He might be ready for a major move this January.
The former Newcastle United player, who was hailed as “superb” by the media, scored 20 Premier League goals last season, third-most in the top division, showing he is entering his prime.
Billy Grant, a contributor for Beesotted, likewise applauded Toney for the changes he’s made to his approach, saying:
He has advanced in every way. His physicality, judgment, and finishing ability, as well as his defensive dropping deep and wide, fed attackers and terrorized defenders. He’s a monster, man.
However, given that he has only played in the Premier League for two seasons, you could argue that the Brentford star has not yet proven himself worthy of an £80 million asking price, especially given that his Transfermarkt valuation is €35 million. As a result, Spurs officials may not move until his current club agrees to lower its asking price.
