Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been excluded from the squad for the club’s opening Premier League fixture, raising further questions about his future. With interest from clubs like Al Ahli and others across Europe, it appears that Toney could be on the move in the current transfer window.
Thomas Frank Confirms Transfer Interest
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has addressed the situation, confirming that the decision to leave Toney out of the squad was due to ongoing transfer developments. In an interview with Sky Sports, Frank revealed that while nothing is finalized, there is significant interest in the 27-year-old striker.
“Things are happening for Ivan Toney so we decided not to involve him in the squad,” Frank stated. “There’s interest, nothing closed yet but things are happening.”
Al Ahli and Other Clubs Monitoring Toney
Reports from ten days ago indicated that Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli have added Ivan Toney to their shortlist as they look to bolster their squad. However, Al Ahli is not the only club pursuing Toney, with other teams also exploring the possibility of signing the Brentford forward. His absence from Brentford’s first game of the season only intensifies the rumors of a potential transfer.
With Ivan Toney left out of Brentford’s Premier League opener and Thomas Frank acknowledging the ongoing transfer interest, it appears that the striker’s future remains uncertain. As clubs like Al Ahli and others continue to circle, fans will be closely watching to see where Toney lands before the transfer window closes. Brentford, for now, must prepare for life without their talismanic forward.