Romano Reacts To Claims Arsenal Target Could Be Sold For £30-40m

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has responded to claims Arsenal target Ivan Toney will be available for a £30-40 million ($37.62-$50.17 million) fee in the summer transfer window. The Italian journalist acknowledged Brentford would sell the player for a much more competitive rate this summer but shot down claims he could go for as low as £30 million ($37.62 million).

Arsenal Were Heavily Linked With Ivan Toney In January

Premier League leaders Arsenal were expected to bolster their attack in the January transfer window to keep pace with title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City. Brentford’s Ivan Toney, who could not play in the first half of the season after breaking the Football Association’s (FA) betting rules, emerged as a top target for the Gunners. However, after weeks of speculation, the move fell through, as the Bees refused to accept a sub £100 million ($107.32 million) fee for the striker.

There is an expectation Brentford will be a little more understanding in the summer transfer window and accept a lower bid for their striker. On Wednesday (April 10), renowned journalist Florian Plettenberg quoted a £40 million ($50.17 million) valuation for Toney, making him much more lucrative to Arsenal and other prospective suitors.

Romano also believes Brentford will ask for a more modest amount this summer but does not think they will go as low as Plettenberg is claiming.

Fabrizio Romano Disagrees With Florian Plettenberg Over Ivan Toney’s Valuation

In his Daily Briefing column for CaughtOffside, the Italian journalist discussed the matter of Arsenal target Toney’s valuation. He suggested that the Englishman’s price reduction would not be as drastic as Plettenberg predicted.

Romano revealed:

“Another striker we know has been on Arsenal’s radar is Ivan Toney. And there’s been fresh speculation again about the Brentford star, who could be one to watch this summer as he approaches the final year of his contract. 

“There was…

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Author : Sushan Chakraborty

Publish date : 2024-04-11 10:59:27

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