Ivan Toney is nearing his return to Premier League action after an eight-month ban.
Ivan Toney is nearing the end of his eight-month suspension and will be available for Brentford against Nottingham Forest on Saturday 20th January. However, the Bees are expected to receive several offers for the England international, testing their resolve in the January transfer window.
Ivan Toney Next Club Odds
Should Arsenal sign Toney?
Toney could play a pivotal role in the Premier League title race (Arsenal 7/1 on Sky Bet). The Gunners remain amongst the front-runners despite their recent setbacks and acquiring the Brentford striker could provide them with the boost they need to end their long wait for the trophy.
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The ban may have dashed Toney’s World Cup hopes with England but he still has ample time to claw his way back into the reckoning. He scored a hat-trick for Brentford’s B team at the weekend as he prepares to return to action.
Brentford have backed their star striker throughout this difficult period and they will be keen to see him on their team sheet once again. Therefore, it could take a hefty fee to prise him away from his current side.
How much will Toney cost?
As always during a transfer window, the rumour mill is swirling. There has been plenty of speculation about what Brentford would deem to be an acceptable fee for a player who has made a huge impact in the Premier League.
Peterborough have denied that there was a sell-on clause inserted into the deal that took Toney to Brentford and that should be good news for his current suitors. The fee is likely to have been even higher if the Bees had to hand over a large percentage to the striker’s former club but whoever ends up bidding for Toney will still need deep pockets.
It has been reported that Brentford will demand 100 million to let the 27-year-old leave halfway through the season. If Arsenal and Chelsea are to table an opening bid, it will likely be well below that mark so this could be a story that rumbles on through the transfer window.
How many Premier League Goals has Toney scored?
Just why is Ivan Toney so highly rated? The striker scored 20 goals in 33 Premier League appearances last season and was only outscored by Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. In the 2021/22 season, Brentford’s first in the top flight, Toney scored 12 league goals.
Toney has shown just how good he can be but can Arsenal justify the mammoth fee for a player with just two years in the Premier League under his belt. Arteta may feel that Toney will thrive in a team that dominates matches in the manner that the Gunners do but there is an element of risk.
Victor Osimhen Next Club Odds
If the cost or ban is off putting for buying Toney, Arsenal (or Chelsea) could opt instead to try and sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli.
Here are the best and worst prices for his likeliest suitors in the January transfer window.
| Victor Osimhen Next Club | Best Odds | Worst Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 9/1 | 5/1 |
| Arsenal | 11/1 | 11/2 |
| Any Saudi Pro League Club | 16/1 | 12/1 |
| PSG | 20/1 | 14/1 |
Should Arsenal sign Osimhen?
The Nigerian striker was the top scorer in Serie A last season. His blend of pace, power and technical prowess make him a menacing prospect for any defence.
Things haven’t gone as well for Osimhen this season. Napoli are seemingly in free fall after Luciano Spalletti departed the club in the summer. Rudi Garcia was sacked after a very short time in charge. Walter Mazzarri has since come in and Napoli have continued to falter.
Osimhen has been in conflict with various people at Napoli this season and he could be available in the next few transfer windows. Just like with Toney, Arsenal and Chelsea (9/1 on BetMGM UK) are the frontrunners for his signature but there is likely to be interest from elsewhere.
