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Ivan Toney to Arsenal may just have become even more likely after what Brentford did last night
Ivan Toney joining Arsenal this summer may have just become even more likely after what Brentford did on Wednesday night.
The England international is believed to be a priority for the Gunners – with Edu confident of striking a deal for £60m, according to .
So, what have Brentford done that makes Ivan Toney to Arsenal a bit more likely? Let’s take a look…
Brentford may have just replaced Ivan Toney
Well, the Bees surprisingly announced a signing out of the blue on Wednesday night.
Brentford confirmed that a deal to sign Igor Thiago from Club Brugge has been agreed, and the Brazilian striker will officially join the Bees on July 1st.
Now, the timing of this deal is particularly interesting based on recent comments made by Thomas Frank.
The Dane admitted that is is “quite obvious” the Brentford No.17 will be sold this summer.
Frank Tipsbladet: “It’s quite obvious that Ivan Toney will most likely be sold in the summer.”
Therefore, it certainly seems that Thiago is a replacement for the 27-year-old.
Toney has shone since returning from his ban, scoring goals in four Premier League appearances for Brentford.
It comes after the Arsenal target impressively netted Premier League goals in 33 outings last season – only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane scored more.
Arsenal favourites to sign Ivan Toney
Thiago’s arrival in London does not definitely mean Toney will join Arsenal – although all signs suggest it is highly likely.
That aforementioned story by Sports Lens claims that the striker from Northampton is expected to sign for the Gunners, with another story by the stating that Arsenal lead the race.
A claim from also mentioned that Mikel Arteta personally wants Toney at the Emirates Stadium, and Arsenal are currently on red alert as Brentford fail to tie their talisman down to a new contract.
Be sure to keep an eye on this developing situation, as Thiago’s move to Brentford could nudge Toney towards Arsenal this summer.