Brentford are set to ‘slash their asking price’ for star player Ivan Toney due to a lack of interest, according to a report.
Last season, Toney made 17 Premier League appearances and scored four goals after returning to action following his ban for breaking FA betting rules.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have made it clear to Brentford that they have no plans to bid for the forward this summer.
The Gunners are not prioritising signing a forward this summer, the Blues think Toney, aged 28, is ‘too old’ and the Red Devils have acquired Joshua Zirksee from Bologna.
Tottenham and Newcastle United, however, remain in the race to sign the England international and are his most likely suitors ahead of the new season.
Brentford had hoped to receive bids in excess of £80 million for their prized asset.
But there were no offers during the January transfer window, with the club ‘surprised’ at the lack of interest this summer, according to The Sun.
As a result, the Bees are prepared to ‘slash their asking price’ for Toney to less than £50 million.
The report states that Brentford’s situation is complicated, having already signed his replacement.
They signed Brazilian striker Igor Thiago from Club Brugge in a club-record deal worth £30 million.
Brentford are set to ‘slash their asking price’ for star player Ivan Toney due to a lack of interest, according to a report.
Last season, Toney made 17 Premier League appearances and scored four goals after returning to action following his ban for breaking FA betting rules.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have made it clear to Brentford that they have no plans to bid for the forward this summer.
The Gunners are not prioritising signing a forward this summer, the Blues think Toney, aged 28, is ‘too old’ and the Red Devils have acquired Joshua Zirksee from Bologna.
Tottenham and Newcastle United, however, remain in the race to sign the England international and are his most likely suitors ahead of the new season.
Brentford had hoped to receive bids in excess of £80 million for their prized asset.
But there were no offers during the January transfer window, with the club ‘surprised’ at the lack of interest this summer, according to The Sun.
As a result, the Bees are prepared to ‘slash their asking price’ for Toney to less than £50 million.
The report states that Brentford’s situation is complicated, having already signed his replacement.
They signed Brazilian striker Igor Thiago from Club Brugge in a club-record deal worth £30 million.
