“Chelsea could potentially entice Brentford into parting with Ivan Toney during the upcoming summer transfer window.
“Chelsea’s underwhelming displays this season have largely been attributed to a lack of a prominent striker, and Ivan Toney from Brentford has been widely seen as a potential solution to the Blues’ issues. Even Bees manager Thomas Frank acknowledged that while they managed to retain the English forward in January, it will be challenging to retain him at the club beyond the summer transfer window.
“It’s quite apparent that Ivan Toney will likely be transferred this summer,” Frank conceded. “Selling your best player can be costly, but on the flip side, we’re aware that he only has one year remaining on his contract with us this summer. We also have a clear understanding of his value. I don’t believe there are many strikers currently performing better than him in the world.
“Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked with an interest in Toney. Tottenham’s financial situation under Mauricio Pochettino could potentially hinder their pursuit, as Chelsea must adhere to the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability regulations.
However, proposing one or more players in exchange for Toney could mitigate costs and alleviate wage burdens. Here, Express Sport has identified three players who could potentially make the switch from Stamford Bridge to the Brentford Community Stadium.