“Ivan Toney, a target for Arsenal, has returned from his suspension and has shown impressive form for Brentford in their recent matches.
The English striker was sidelined for eight months after being found guilty of breaching the FA’s betting regulations. Throughout this period, he was frequently linked with a potential move to Arsenal, but such speculation may now diminish.
“Ivan Toney has emerged as one of the Premier League’s top strikers, making it unsurprising that Arsenal have been linked with a potential move for him in recent months.
Arsenal currently lack a prolific center-forward in their squad. While Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah, Leandro Trossard, and Kai Havertz can all operate in that role adequately, none of them guarantee the consistent goal-scoring prowess of a 20-goal-a-season striker.
Consequently, many voices, including fans and pundits, urged Mikel Arteta to pursue a new striker during the winter transfer window, with Toney being a popular choice among supporters.
However, despite the clamor for reinforcements, no transfer materialized in January. Recent reports suggest that Arsenal’s interest in Toney has cooled significantly.
According to Dean Jones, speaking to GiveMeSport, there is a sense within the club that Toney is no longer a priority target, with his name being played down by insiders.”