Chelsea make move for ‘world-class’ £40m Arsenal target

Tue 27 August 2024 15:35, UK

Arsenal and Chelsea both look set for a busy end to the summer transfer window, both in terms of incomings and outgoings.

For instance, the Gunners are closing in on the signing of Mikel Merino, while Eddie Nketiah is set to move to Crystal Palace.

Likewise, the Blues continue to be linked with new signings, while the likes of Trevoh Chalobah could be sold before the deadline.

Now, a player Arsenal have been linked with for much of the summer is now reportedly being pursued by Chelsea.

Chelsea make their move for Arsenal target Ivan Toney

The player in question is Brentford’s Ivan Toney, one of the Premier League’s most exciting strikers.

Toney has been linked with Arsenal in recent weeks, with Tottenham are also believed to be keen on the England international.

Now, Chelsea are reported to have stepped in for the reported Gunners target, with Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol providing an update.

“Chelsea have made a move to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford,” the Sky Sports News chief reporter said on air, as per the .

“The Blues want a proven goalscorer to be their new number nine.

“The 28-year-old will fit into their wage structure and the transfer fee will be reasonable.

“The England international has an incredible offer from Saudi but Chelsea can offer Premier League football.”

Toney was expected to be one of the most in-demand players in the market this summer, but there hasn’t been much concrete speculation to date.

As a result, his price tag is said to have fallen, with a recent report claiming Brentford would be happy with around £40million.

Arsenal are said to be looking around for a new forward, but if they want Toney, they’ll need to move quickly, as Chelsea have made their move.

Toney is a “world-class” forward – – who has proven himself in the Premier League, so he’d certainly bolster any top-flight club’s ranks.