Ivan Toney has been not noted of the Brentford squad for his or her first recreation of the season resulting from ‘switch curiosity’.
The striker has made no secret of his want to depart the Bees this switch window and he has just one yr left to run on his contract.
The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have all been linked with Toney, although none have introduced a suggestion to Brentford so far with slightly below a fortnight of the window remaining. Chelsea, United, Spurs and West Ham have all signed different strikers this summer season too.
As an alternative, Saudi Professional League aspect Al Ahli are reported to be the frontrunners and Toney could be open to a profitable transfer to the Center East if he receives the fitting provide.
Toney was anticipated to start out for Brentford’s opening match of the Premier League marketing campaign at dwelling to Crystal Palace on Sunday, however was not named of their matchday squad.
Head coach Thomas Frank defined to Sky Sports activities that whereas a transfer just isn’t but finalised, he omitted Toney for transfer-related causes.
“A number of issues occurring with Ivan, there’s some switch curiosity,” Frank stated. “Due to that he’s not within the squad.
“Ivan is a high participant everyone knows that. He has been a improbable participant for us for 4 years however we confirmed final yr we may cope with out him.”
Within the absence of Toney, Brentford will area a entrance three of Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Kevin Schade.
The Bees signed Brazilian striker Igor Thiago from Membership Brugge for £30m as a Toney alternative, however he’s not anticipated to characteristic till December on the earlier after choosing up a knee damage in pre-season.
