{"id":629685,"date":"2023-09-20T07:56:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T11:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=629685"},"modified":"2023-09-20T07:56:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T11:56:55","slug":"arsenal-chelsea-monitoring-ivan-toney-brentford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/09\/20\/arsenal-chelsea-monitoring-ivan-toney-brentford\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabrizio Romano Reveals Arsenal and Chelsea Could Battle It Out in January for \u2018Amazing\u2019 Star Who \u2018Wants to Leave\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/thedailybriefing.io\/p\/excl-arsenal-and-chelsea-hold-striker#%C2%A7ivan-toney-and-more-strikers-on-the-move\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fabrizio Romano<\/a>, Arsenal and Chelsea are two of the clubs showing interest in Brentford star Ivan Toney. The forward who is currently serving an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11748\/12883059\/ivan-toney-brentford-striker-banned-for-eight-months-for-breaching-betting-rules\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eight-month suspension<\/a> for breaching FA betting rules, could be a focal point of the January transfer window for both the London-based clubs.<\/p>\n<h2>Arsenal and Chelsea Showing Interest in Ivan Toney<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Watch:\u00a0<\/strong>Which Trophies Can Arsenal Potentially Win This Season Under Mikel Arteta?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CHAMPIONS LEAGUE? - How Arsenal Can Win MAJOR TROPHIES Under Mikel Arteta This Season\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/maj91mQM4fI?start=286&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ivan Toney&#8217;s Ambition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The 27-year-old&#8217;s rise to prominence in English football has been nothing short of impressive. Having made a name for himself at Brentford, he has set his sights on a new adventure at a top club. As per Romano, the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsmax.tv\/football\/international\/item\/115317-brentford-boss-frank-praises-amazing-toney-after-leaks\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">amazing<\/a>&#8221; player wants to leave the Bees in 2024 and has also appointed a new agent for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/09\/19\/chelsea-bayern-munich-monitoring-aaron-ramsdale-arsenal-situation\/\" target=\"_self\">European Giants and Rivals Circling as \u2018World-Class\u2019 Arsenal Star\u2019s Future \u2018Thrown Into Uncertainty<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While several clubs, including Italian sides, have expressed interest in acquiring Toney&#8217;s services, the Premier League remains the priority for the prolific striker.<\/p>\n<h3>Interest From London Rivals<\/h3>\n<p>Two Premier League heavyweights, Arsenal and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/09\/18\/chelsea-almost-signed-three-players\/\" target=\"_self\">Chelsea<\/a>, have shown keen interest in securing the former Newcastle United man&#8217;s services. Both clubs have made inquiries and sought information regarding the player&#8217;s potential availability. While the Gunners have expressed interest, it is important to note that they have yet to decide on their approach to signing a striker in January.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/09\/09\/martin-odegaard-contract-extension-arsenal\/\" target=\"_self\">Next Top Player: Arsenal Discussions Ongoingto Secure \u00a377 Million-Rated Star&#8217;s Future<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What Would Toney Bring to the Gunners?<\/h3>\n<p>Adding Ivan Toney would give the North London side&#8217;s attack a new dimension. Despite good performances from the likes of Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side lack a proper target-man type forward who can cause problems in the opposition box with his physicality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/09\/15\/arsenal-ceo-vinai-venkatesham-romano-ornstein\/\" target=\"_self\">Tough Decision: Arsenal Lose Club Veteran<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At Brentford, Toney has contributed with 32 goals and 9 assists across 66 Premier League appearances. He could provide a direct threat in the box which is something Arsenal lack at this point in time.<\/p>\n<p>If Edu Gaspar and Arteta decide to pursue this option, it could prove to be a massive shot in the arm for a young side chasing titles this season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal and Chelsea are two of the clubs showing interest in Brentford star Ivan Toney. The forward who is currently serving an eight-month suspension for breaching FA betting rules, could be a focal point of the January transfer window for both the London-based clubs. 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