Thomas Frank reports that Brentford has yet to receive any offers for Ivan Toney, who is set to make a return next month.
There’s been substantial speculation tying Toney to a departure from the mid-table team once the transfer window opens, while he prepares to return to action after his football ban.
Arsenal’s interest in a January transfer for Toney has been widely discussed, especially as he nears the end of his eight-month suspension due to violating gambling regulations.
Thomas said:
“To get Ivan back will be like signing an unbelievably good striker who is proven in the Premier League.
“We are looking forward to that. Ivan is training very well, on and off the pitch, and looking forward to finally contributing to the team.
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“I see at least the same determination and willpower to want to train well and be ready to play — maybe a tiny bit more in terms of wanting to come back and be at his best.
“It’s good, only positive. Am I desperate to keep him? Desperate is a big word.
“I’d really, really like to keep him. I’m a head coach. I’d love to have my best players with me all the time.
“So from my perspective, I don’t want to sell him. That’s me, because he is fantastic.
“Last year, three players scored more than 20 goals in the Premier League and he was one of them.
“He is an important player for us and we are just enjoying him every day and looking forward to when we can use him.”
Arsenal’s need for a goalscorer was evident as they squandered a host of chances in Thursday’s 2-0 home defeat to West Ham.
He added:
“I don’t know about that. You’ll have to ask Arsenal.
“As far as I know, Ivan is a Brentford player. No bids. I want to keep him and he’s looking forward to playing for us.”
