Report: Arsenal named as the most likely destination for Spurs-linked star

The Daily Mail have claimed that Arsenal are leading the race to sign rumoured Tottenham target Ivan Toney in January.

Over the last two months, we have relayed various reports which have talked up the chances of Toney leaving Brentford in January when his ban lapses.

This includes an update from The Daily Express in October, which claimed that Spurs, Arsenal and Chelsea are set to battle it out for the striker, who has allegedly informed the Bees of his desire to seek a new challenge.

However, more recently, some outlets have suggested that the England international could stay put, with talkSPORT even asserting last week that the centre-forward could sign a new contract at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Arsenal are the frontrunners for Ivan Toney

In their latest update, The Mail have now named Arsenal and Chelsea as the contenders for Toney’s signature, making no mention of Spurs.

The report states that the Gunners are ‘in pole position’ to win the race for the Brentford star, with Mikel Arteta’s men said to be on the lookout for a new number nine.

However, the publication adds that Thomas Frank’s men are ‘under no significant pressure’ to sell Toney in January even though the striker is approaching the final 18 months of his contract.

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The most likely scenario seems to be that Toney will stay at Brentford until the end of the season and there would be an auction for him next summer. I would be surprised if the England star signs a contract extension with the Bees.

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