Key Takeaways:
- Several Premier League sides, including Everton, have initiated enquiries regarding Ivan Toney’s availability
- Toney has scored 41 goals in 59 matches for Al Ahli since his £40m transfer from Brentford in summer 2024
- England currently lack recognised striker options behind Harry Kane as the World Cup approaches
Premier League Teams Track Toney’s Situation
A host of Premier League clubs have reportedly made initial approaches about orchestrating Ivan Toney’s return to England from Saudi outfit Al Ahli. Everton are among those to have evaluated the striker’s current circumstances, according to sources close to Sportingpedia.
Any move for Toney, however, presents considerable financial challenges. The forward is understood to be on significant wages in Saudi Arabia, where he holds a contract binding him to Al Ahli until 2028. Despite these obstacles, Toney’s top-flight pedigree has made him an attractive proposition, especially given the recent surge in high-profile striker transfers which has left centre-forwards in short supply.
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Exceptional Record in Saudi Arabia Following Deadline Day Switch
Having completed a £40 million move from Brentford to Al Ahli at the end of the 2024 summer transfer window, the 29-year-old has flourished in front of goal, registering 41 goals in just 59 appearances. Toney’s transfer was finalised on deadline day after prolonged speculation, during which time both Al Ahli and Brentford monitored whether a Premier League bid would materialise – with Victor Osimhen’s situation also influencing proceedings.
No English club ultimately completed a deal before the window closed, but Toney’s performances in the Middle East have kept him firmly on the radar of top-flight scouts.
| Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 85 | 36 |
| Al Ahli | 59 | 41 |
England Striker Options Under Scrutiny Ahead of World Cup
Toney’s prolific record extends to his time with Brentford, where he notched 36 goals in 85 Premier League appearances and earned a place in the national team setup. His last match under Thomas Tuchel came in June, and he currently finds himself omitted from the Three Lions squad due to play Serbia and Albania this month, as the World Cup looms.
