Brentford have obtained a suggestion from the Saudi Arabian membership for striker Ivan Toni.
The membership is known to be Al Ahly, whose squad consists of Riyad Mahrez, Edouard Mendy and Roberto Firmino
Gives have been made however nothing has been accepted by the Premier League facet and as issues stand, nothing has been agreed
The 28-year-old Toney was not included in Brentford’s squad for Sunday’s Premier League opener towards Crystal Palace, partly attributable to curiosity in him and partly as a result of he has not had a full pre-season.
Toney was given an extra-time break after that includes for England at Euro 2024 and regardless of his absence, Brentford managed to attain with objectives from forwards Brian Mbeumo and Eoin Wissa Received 2-1.
Bees head coach Thomas Frank defined Toney’s absence from the group, saying Sky Sports activities: “Loads occurred with Ivan and there was some switch curiosity. Subsequently, we determined to not let him be a part of the group.”
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“It is basic – I could not give an excessive amount of the day earlier than. He is been an excellent participant for us however final yr particularly we confirmed we may cope with out him.”
Requested if this was the tip of Toni in a Brentford shirt, he added: “Who is aware of? There’s curiosity however nothing shut but.”
Redknapp: Brentford’s final probability for actual cash
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Tremendous Sunday pundits react to information Toney has been disregarded of Brentford squad to face Crystal Palace
Sky Sports activities’ Jamie Redknapp on Tremendous Sunday:
“Tony has one yr left on his contract so that is Brentford’s final probability to get actual cash for him and he’s contemplating his choices.
“A yr in the past he had much more than he does now and we thought he would go to Arsenal however that did not occur. Chelsea have been maintaining a tally of him however did not choose him however I felt Saudi Arabia was a chance for him , there.
“Or he may sit again and have a look at his contract and go away as a free agent subsequent yr, however he would possibly need to do one thing now.”
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Sky Sports activities’ Ron Walker at Gtech Group Stadium:
“At 12.45pm Tony’s identify didn’t seem on the group sheet, sparking curiosity in Gtech and Brentford followers fearing the worst however hoping it’s only a glitch or in any other case innocent matter, thus ruling out his risk.
“Frank’s interview began a couple of minutes later and the supervisor needed to ship the dangerous information, explaining the particular causes for Toni’s absence and the truth that he might need performed his final recreation for the membership.
“Frank proved very conservative about his playing cards in Friday’s pre-match press convention when he stated Toney was match and able to play.
“We now know that he was conscious of the curiosity in him on the time and possibly knew he wouldn’t function on Sunday.”
