Ivan Toney’s Transfer Saga Takes an Unexpected Turn: Could He Stay at Brentford?
Ivan Toney’s summer transfer saga has taken a dramatic turn, and it could be a blessing in disguise for the 28-year-old striker. The England international has been linked with several top clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham, but his chances of making a move away from Brentford have just taken a hit.
The news comes after Brentford’s new signing, Igor Thiago, suffered a meniscus injury and will be out of action for the first half of the season. Thiago’s injury has left Brentford with a striker shortage, and Toney’s chances of leaving the club have taken a hit. However, Brentford boss Thomas Frank remains hopeful that Toney could yet stay for another season, even if that means he leaves on a free transfer next summer.
Toney scored 21 goals in 35 appearances for Brentford last season, but was ruled out for most of the campaign after being banned for eight months for breaches of the Football Association’s betting rules. However, he returned to action in the second half of the season and impressed with four goals in 17 games, earning a spot in England’s squad for Euro 2024.
The striker has been linked with several top clubs, but his chances of making a move away from Brentford have been dented by Thiago’s injury. Frank remains hopeful that Toney could yet stay for another season, even if that means he leaves on a free transfer next summer.
"It’s always tricky," Frank said. "We thought so with Saman [Ghoddos, who was released and then re-signed] last year. We said goodbye to him last year, then three months later he’s stood there. It’s always tricky. (Toney) is under contract with us. But what we can agree on is that Ivan has been a fantastic player for us and hugely important."
While Toney’s future at Brentford remains uncertain, one thing is clear – he is a talented striker who could still have a big impact at the club. With Thiago out for the first half of the season, Toney could be the key to unlocking Brentford’s attacking potential.
Will Toney stay at Brentford or make a move away from the club? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – his future is still very much up in the air.
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