To secure the services of Ivan Toney from Brentford, Arsenal may need to commit up to £80 million ($97 million) and engage in player sales to meet Financial Fair Play requirements. As they prepare for the January transfer window, Arsenal is actively exploring the possibility of acquiring Toney, as reported by The Times. Chelsea is also keeping a close watch on the English international, who is currently suspended from football until January 16 due to a breach of the FA’s betting regulations. It’s worth noting that Toney’s contract is set to expire at the end of the upcoming season.
Despite interest from potential suitors, Brentford remains steadfast in their reluctance to part with Toney, attaching a substantial valuation to the striker, who netted an impressive 20 league goals in the previous season, trailing only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane in the goal-scoring charts.
In an interesting development, Arsenal faces the challenge of adhering to Financial Fair Play regulations if they proceed with the acquisition of Toney. To meet these requirements, they may need to initiate player sales by the end of June. Players such as Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah, and Reiss Nelson could potentially be made available for transfer to generate the necessary funds.