Brentford will demand at least £60m for Ivan Toney this transfer window, according to The Independent.
However, Chelsea and Manchester United may make loan bids with an obligation to buy before the summer window closes to test Brentford’s stance. The 28-year-old England international’s contract expires next year and he is reluctant to sign a new one.
Arsenal were once seen as the most likely buyers for Toney, but they were initially put off by Brentford’s £100m asking price at the start of the year. Arteta briefly considered pursuing the deal this window, but quickly moved on to other options.
Chelsea are actively looking for a striker, but their negotiations for Victor Osimhen of Napoli are currently progressing slowly, while their plans to buy Santiago Ocampos from Atletico Madrid have also collapsed.
Manchester United are reluctant to pay a hefty fee for a forward of Toney’s age, and are also constrained by their financial and sustainability restrictions.
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