Arsenal transfer target Ivan Toney could be available for as little as £30m this summer, according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg.
The journalist, who can be a bit hit-and-miss when it comes to reliability, claims both the Gunners and Chelsea are still interested in signing the Brentford player.
However, fans on X are rather sceptical about the latest claims, with many feeling that Mikel Arteta’s side are unlikely to pursue Toney even if he is available for a bargain price:
Pretty cheap
— Wally (@Wally_id) April 10, 2024
We ain’t signing him even if it’s £20m
— SINCERELY, B€RR¥✝️♓️ (@BerryMalone_) April 10, 2024
We don’t need him, Chelsea needs him more
We don’t need a punter we want a footballer— Unknown god 🇮🇹🏴💊 (@unknowngod002) April 10, 2024
Arsenal ain't gonna sign him
— Mr Blue (@AmbrosMr) April 10, 2024
We don’t need this guy jare
— Osho (@Callipers_) April 10, 2024
I thought April 1st was last week
— GUNAZZ (@IrishGunna_11) April 10, 2024
Could be £30 and I wouldn’t want him
— Pedro Souza🇲🇽 (@PedroSouzaAFC_) April 10, 2024
Nah we’re good. Can’t have a dressing room killer in the team
— Aviraj Singh (@AvirajS2001) April 10, 2024
Toney is no longer on Arsenal’s radar
A number of journalists based in the UK have reported that the Gunners have cooled their interest in the England international.
It is believed that the London club are likely to focus their attention on recruiting a younger, more dynamic forward.
What other strikers have been linked with a switch to the Emirates?
Scouts are said to have watched Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres on a number of occasions this season. The former Coventry City player has hit the back of the net 36 times in all competitions.
RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko (who has a €50m/£43m release clause), Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Brighton’s Evan Ferguson are also reportedly being monitored.
