Brentford Director Expects Lots of Interest for Ivan Toney

Brentford has acknowledged that Arsenal and Chelsea target Ivan Toney could potentially leave the club "very shortly." The highly-rated England striker is reportedly "very excited" by the interest from the Gunners, especially after his upcoming return from a betting ban next month. Toney, who scored 20 goals last season, is seen as the type of natural finisher that both Arsenal and Chelsea have been looking for.

Decent Transfer Fee Expected for Toney

Brentford's director, Lee Dykes, anticipates "lots of interest" for the 27-year-old striker during the January transfer window. Dykes mentioned that any interested club would need to pay a substantial transfer fee to acquire Toney's services, given his exceptional talent. Although the Bees are rumored to seek a nine-figure sum, a more realistic valuation might be around £80m. However, Premier League rivals could potentially secure Toney for a price closer to £60m.

Manager Frank Concedes Brentford's Selling Club Status

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has admitted that the club is open to selling players if the right price is offered. Dykes shares this sentiment and is confident that Ivan Toney's impressive goal-scoring record and talent will attract a substantial sum. Dykes believes that Toney is one of the best strikers in the world, ranking in the top five in his opinion.

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