star William Saliba could have helped persuade that he must splash the money and signal striker Ivan Toney in January. The Bees ahead is suspended till January 17 after breaching the FA’s betting guidelines, although has already returned to coaching forward of his welcomed return.
However whether or not his comeback might be with Brentford stays to be seen, as he’s nonetheless one of many high strikers in the marketplace and has overtly mentioned his willingness to compete at the next stage. Arsenal are one of many groups mentioned to have an interest within the 27-year-old, after repeated urges to land one other striker to bolster Arteta’s frontline.
have been tipped to rival Arsenal’s curiosity however Arteta could now be intent on touchdown Toney because of Saliba, having watched his star defender maintain quiet throughout their current win over .
The Frenchman has grow to be one of the crucial spectacular defenders within the , however Toney is among the few strikers that have gotten the higher of Saliba, doubtlessly leaving the lasting impression on Arteta that they need to signal him in January. He scored the equaliser in Brentford’s 1-1 draw on the Emirates in February, whereas his efforts in Brentford’s league debut win over Arsenal in 2021 are nonetheless remembered fondly by the Bees devoted.
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Ivan Toney continues to be linked with a transfer to Arsenal. (Picture: Getty)
Arteta himself has already highlighted how fond he’s of Toney and the striker’s recreation, lavishing reward on the ahead forward of what could possibly be a blockbuster January switch. “I’ve seen lots of their video games, Toney stretches out his arms towards any defender and he can maintain the ball and make you’re feeling prefer it’s a bodily problem,” Arteta mentioned final 12 months.
“I’ll put together my gamers they usually must be prepared for the battles, they must win the duels. Bodily highly effective is the correct phrase for lots of the signings now we have made. It’s a must to be outfitted bodily on this league. That doesn’t imply solely the bodily contact. It’s a must to be outfitted in your head as nicely, as a result of should you don’t learn the state of affairs you might be at all times late. It’s a steadiness you want.”
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Ivan Toney battling with William Saliba. (Picture: Getty)
The transfer already has the backing of Arsenal icon , who is worked up concerning the prospect of Toney main the road for the Gunners. “I feel with Toney the hyperlinks will not go away because it’s blatantly apparent to see, that focus that participant who scores, that takes you some other place,” he advised the podcast.
“You’ll be able to’t query the endeavour of Eddie (Nketiah) or (Gabriel) Jesus however you look again on the recreation with the Jesus likelihood. For a participant of that calibre to be in that place 1-0 up, these probabilities must be buried.
“The margins are so small now you’ll be able to’t afford to be lacking probabilities like and that and never successful video games. The work off the ball is implausible for each gamers. The Toney hyperlinks do not go away as a result of for me that’s the final piece of the jigsaw. He’ll do it if it may be finished.”
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