Brentford star Ivan Toney has responded to claims from Thomas Frank that he’s prone to go away the membership on the finish of the season.
Frank admitted earlier this week that it was “quite obviously” that Toney will “most likely be sold in the summer.” However, regardless of being closely linked with strikes to Arsenal and Chelsea, the forwards insists that he cannot “make clubs come and get him”.
Toney, who has scored three targets in 4 video games since coming back from a betting regulation ban, solely has 12 months left on his contract. Brentford boss Thomas Frank confirmed that Toney is prone to be bought on the finish of the season.
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In an interview with Danish journal Tipsbladet, Frank mentioned “It’s quite obvious that Ivan Toney will most likely be sold in the summer. It can be expensive to sell your best player but on the other hand, I also know that by the summer, he’ll only have a year left on his contract with us.”
Reacting to Frank’s feedback after scoring in Brentford’s 2-0 win over Wolves, Toney joked (by way of the Mirror): “I see that [Frank’s comments] as he doesn’t want me!” He added: “The manager has said what he’s said but I can’t make clubs come and get me. I’ve just got to keep doing what I do and that’s score goals. What will be will be.”
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Arsenal have had their eye on Toney for some time, however they could not add to their group this winter as a result of they wanted to stay to their Financial Fair Play commitments.
Mikel Arteta’s facet are anticipated to point out curiosity once more in the summertime. However, different Premier League golf equipment like Chelsea and Tottenham are additionally within the body for his signature. Toney will not come low-cost, both, with Brentford anticipated to carry steadfast on their valuation of the star.
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Bees boss Frank mentioned: “We know what he’s worth. I don’t think there are many strikers in the world who are better than him right now. He’s a really good striker who is in his prime footballing age.
“Personally, as a coach, I would favor to maintain Toney, however someday it might be enjoyable to see him at a prime group. This winter, we truly had no bids for him, however it might shock me if there aren’t numerous golf equipment concerned with him.”