Brentford FC has reportedly set their star striker Ivan Toney’s worth at a whopping £100 million, aiming to retain him at least until the season’s end. This revelation comes amidst rising interest from several elite European and Premier League clubs, with Chelsea and Arsenal being prominently mentioned.
During summer talks, Brentford’s gaffer, Thomas Frank, endorsed the £100m valuation for Toney. Supporting this valuation, Frank queried, “What would you pay for a striker that assures you over 20 goals, particularly at a mid-tier club? Imagine his potential at a top-tier club?”
Chelsea’s previous willingness to shell out upwards of £100m each for midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo strengthens Brentford’s valuation for Toney, a potent Premier League scorer who netted 20 goals last season.InformationGuideNigeria
Drawing parallels, Harry Kane’s move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich surpassed £100m, with only a year left on his contract. In contrast, Toney, younger by three years at 27, will still have a contract spanning 18 months come January.
Toney’s potential inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024 and the scarcity of top-tier English strikers up for grabs further amplify his market value.
Brentford’s manager, Frank, conceded that a ‘right price’ might prompt the club to part with Toney and anticipates incoming offers in January. This is especially pertinent given the looming departures of forwards Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbuemo for the Africa Cup of Nations next month. Their absence would leave a void, making Toney and Neal Maupay the sole frontline strikers, especially with Kevin Schade sidelined due to injury.