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Brentford striker Ivan Toney has proclaimed that his perfect summer plans include a move to Madrid. Although the center forward did not specify between Atletico or Real, the current LaLiga leaders were likely the club that he was referring to. Despite their success, Real currently has a hole up front at the striker position. Nevertheless, French superstar Kylian Mbappe is almost certain to join Los Blancos later this summer.
Toney has been linked with a move away from Brentford for much of the current campaign. In fact, Bees manager Thomas Frank even previously admitted that the striker will likely soon leave the team. Fellow Premier League duo Arsenal and Chelsea were both interested in signing the striker during the January transfer window. Nevertheless, both clubs ultimately avoided the deal, partially due to a reported asking price.
The Bees were previously hoping to get around $125 million for selling Toney in January. Although the striker was sidelined for eight months due to a gambling charge, the Englishman is still regarded as one of the top players at his position in the Premier League. Nevertheless, the potentially steep transfer fee scared off potential suitors.
Star striker ready to move on from Brentford in coming months
During a recent interview with Sky Sports, Toney was asked about his ideal summer scenario. “[Brentford] starts winning games,” began the Bees striker. “We win every game from now until the end of the season. I’ve scored 20 goals. We’ve kept, what, nine games left I think, something like that? We keep nine clean sheets. Job’s a good ‘un.”
Brentford entered the weekend sitting 15th in the English top flight table, just five points from the relegation zone. Nevertheless, the Bees were shockingly beaten by Burnley on Saturday. The Clarets remain 19th in the standings despite the victory, but the heat is now on Brentford.
Along with discussing the rest of the season with Brentford, Toney also…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-03-16 17:33:48
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