Ivan Toney transfer: Chelsea make move to sign Brentford and England international amid Saudi interest

Chelsea have made a move to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford.

Chelsea are after a proven goalscorer to be their new No 9 and have been linked with a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

Toney will fit into Chelsea's wage structure and the transfer fee is expected to be a reasonable one.

Brentford had been in talks with Al Ahli over a deal for Toney, but up until last week the Saudi Arabian side were still some distance from the west London club's valuation of the England striker.

Al Ahli have several former Premier League players in their squad including Riyad Mahrez, Edouard Mendy and Roberto Firmino.

 

Sky Sports' Pete Smith discusses factors such as age and the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules that could be putting big Premier League clubs off signing Toney

Toney has an incredible offer from Saudi Arabia, but Chelsea can offer him Premier League football.

The 28-year-old has less than a year left to run on his existing contract.

Toney was left out of Brentford's first two Premier League games against Crystal Palace and Liverpool respectively.

Why Premier League big hitters aren't moving for Toney

 

 

Speaking on the Transfer Talk Podcast, Sam Tighe suggests that the lack of interest in Toney from other Premier League clubs could benefit Brentford in the long run

"If Brentford were to sell me and make their money, I move to Madrid and it's all good!"

Back in March, Ivan Toney told Sky Sports News his ideal summer. Keep Brentford in the Premier League - tick. Be in the mix for the Euro 2024 - tick. Win the Euros - pretty close. And then came the hope that Brentford would sell him and he would move to a top club.

That last one has not come to fruition. The only club to have made a move for him so far this summer is Al Ahli of the Saudi Pro League. Despite the riches and obvious attraction of Saudi football, it was not the level he was initially looking for.

Redknapp: Brentford's last chance to get genuine money

 

The Soccer Saturday panel debate why another Premier League club has not looked to sign Toney this transfer window

Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp on Super Sunday:

"Toney has a year left on his contract, so it is Brentford's last chance to get some genuine money for him and he is looking at his options.

"A year ago he had a lot more than he has now. We thought he would go to Arsenal but that did not happen. Chelsea have looked at him and not gone for him, but I feel Saudi Arabia is an opportunity for him. There is interest there.

"Or he could sit, see out his contract and leave as a free agent next year, but he probably wants to do something now."

When does the summer transfer window close?

The 2024 summer transfer window officially closes on August 30 at 11pm UK time in the Premier League and 11.30pm in Scotland.

The Premier League has brought forward Deadline Day to link up with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.