Thomas Frank expects Ivan Toney will nonetheless be a Brentford participant come the top of the January switch window regardless of heavy curiosity from each Chelsea and Arsenal.
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Toney has been sidelined since Might when he was given an eight-month ban by the Soccer Affiliation (FA) for 232 breaches of their playing laws.
The 27-year-old remained with the west London membership over the summer time and is closing in on his return to skilled soccer – along with his ban set to complete on January 16, 2024.
There’s anticipated to be curiosity from a number of high-profile golf equipment in January for the Englishman’s signature, however Frank hopes he’ll retain the companies of his star striker for the remainder of the season.
‘I don’t wish to lose him. I hope, and assume, he’ll be a Brentford participant on February 1,’ Frank informed The Customary.
‘Everybody noticed what he did final yr. It’s not like he broke a leg or did his ACL, so he’s match and doubtless much more bold to get success. I’m satisfied he shall be completely on it.’
Toney scored 20 targets within the Premier League final season as he helped information the Bees to a powerful ninth-place end.
Regardless of his lack of sport time, there may be nonetheless loads of curiosity within the Brentford striker and that’s solely more likely to improve ought to he hit the bottom working upon his return to the beginning XI.
In keeping with reviews, Chelsea look like the frontrunners for his signature, whereas Arsenal stay long-time admirers of the England worldwide.
Nevertheless, Brentford are mentioned to be holding out for a mammoth £80million bid for his or her prized asset.
With Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa additionally set to characteristic within the Africa Cup of Nations on the flip of the yr, the west London membership won’t be eager to let go except such a determine is obtainable.
Brentford host Luton this weekend as they appear to bounce again from successive defeats to Arsenal and Liverpool.
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