Brentford's striker Ivan Toney has been at the center of transfer speculation this January, with both Arsenal and Chelsea showing interest. However, Brentford manager Thomas Frank, as reported by David Ornstein from The Athletic, has confirmed that Toney will remain with the club during the January transfer window, citing the team's current offensive player shortage as a key reason for retaining him. Frank mentioned that it would take an 'unbelievable price', with the club reportedly valuing Toney at £100m, although there have been mentions of a £130 million valuation as well. Toney, who has recently scored a hat-trick for Brentford's B team in a friendly against Southampton U23s, is set to return to first-team action on January 17 after an eight-month betting ban. He has expressed his gratitude to Brentford for their support during his suspension and has hinted at a desire to repay the club's faith in him.
Ivan Toney has been linked with a move to Arsenal in January 💰 But he says he is focused on repaying Brentford for helping him through his eight-month ban 🤝 #BBCFootball https://t.co/sEybbNtg42
Ivan Toney drops major hint over Brentford future amid transfer speculation Full story 👇 https://t.co/nJ5AqGFRUT
"Watch this space." Returning Toney vows to repay Brentford faith amid Arsenal and Chelsea interest https://t.co/JTvw4UWXQB
"He's been such a big part of the success that Brentford have had under Thomas Frank" 💪🐝 The Good Morning Transfers panel discuss Ivan Toney's commitment to Brentford, and where he could potentially move in the summer transfer window ⬇ https://t.co/pnD5BY2jOQ
"Thomas Frank has been nothing but the biggest help I could have asked for, the whole club have" In an exclusive interview, Ivan Toney says he has a lot to repay Brentford for the support they have shown him during his eight-month ban from football. https://t.co/w90w8PES9t
"Thomas Frank has be nothing but the biggest help I could have asked for, the whole club have" In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News, Ivan Toney says he has a lot to repay Brentford for the support they have shown him during his ban. https://t.co/qNhoPfL80Q
EXCLUSIVE: Ivan Toney 'certainly won't be' leaving Brentford in January Full story 👇 https://t.co/m70nzGNvtM
EXCLUSIVE: Ivan Toney 'certainly won't be' leaving Brentford in January More here 👇 https://t.co/m70nzGO3jk
It's like he has never been away... Ivan Toney has scored a hat-trick for Brentford's B team as he closes in on a return to action following an eight-month betting ban. #BBCFootball #epl
🚨 Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick for #BrentfordFC’s B team in a behind closed doors friendly against Southampton U23s today 🔙 He is available for first-team selection again from January 17 📝 @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/GfZHH38Ad8
$130 MILLION FOR IVAN TONEY? 😱 @BettyGlover_ and the team at the Men in Blazers: Early Kick Off broke down Brentford's transfer demands for the star forward and much, much more on today's episode. Listen to the full episode down below.👇 https://t.co/rE0Zikz4Cr https://t.co/FNZdBgoWF5
Brentford have set a price of £100m for Ivan Toney to be sold this January, as Chelsea are looking into making sales in order to challenge Arsenal for his signature 💰
Thomas Frank insists that only an ‘unbelievable price’ would prise Ivan Toney from Brentford as the club continue to struggle with an injury crisis Read below 🔽 https://t.co/8UpGFG6oTd
Thomas Frank issues blunt Ivan Toney response amid Arsenal transfer speculation Tap to read 👇 https://t.co/gcARoLjwxX
Chelsea are in for Ivan Toney 💰 #CFC https://t.co/3zSqDYBQJJ
Thomas Frank has said that Ivan Toney will remain at Brentford this season and won’t be sold during the January transfer window. More from @jaydmharris ⬇️ https://t.co/4XqqEULU6U
🚨🐝 Thomas Frank announces Brentford have no plans to sell Ivan Toney in January: “Yes, he’s staying”. “He is a Brentford player. I can’t see why we would sell him and I would love to have him for a longer time”. “It needs to be an unbelievable price. So he will stay here”. https://t.co/ZzRf9HnDSK
Brentford want £100m for Ivan Toney Chelsea looking into challenging Arsenal for signing, but really need £160m in sales Brentford emboldened by fact strikers at such a premium https://t.co/nOBsoNaxWp
🚨 Thomas Frank says #BrentfordFC won’t sell Ivan Toney during the January transfer window 🗣️ “We are missing a few offensive players, I can’t see why we would sell him.” 💰 Goes onto say it would need to be “an unbelievable price.” @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/L5pO9yvGhZ
🚨 Thomas Frank says #BrentfordFC won't sell Ivan Toney during the January transfer window 🗣️ “We are missing a few offensive players, I can’t see why we would sell him.” 💰 Goes onto say it would need to be “an unbelievable price.” https://t.co/L5pO9yvGhZ
Thomas Frank confirms Ivan Toney will stay at Brentford this January More here 👇 https://t.co/CGeaVMKW9f
"It's pretty clear that we mostly likely need a left-back" 👀 Thomas Frank expects Brentford to be 'active' in the January transfer window 🐝💵 https://t.co/aXHRHjgNIX
Ivan Toney might not be the be-all and end-all for Arsenal 🤔 https://t.co/dMq5DbIkMP
🤔 Is Ivan Toney the right man for Arsenal? With @jaydmharris of The Athletic: • Ivan’s upbringing and struggles in his early years. • Making it at Brentford; goals, link-up, intelligence. • Playing style; strengths and weaknesses. 🎥 Enjoy. https://t.co/KWaUAsMM52 ❤️☕️ https://t.co/19vHZ8mPVl
#Breakdown IVAN TONEY With @jaydmharris of The Athletic: • Ivan’s upbringing and struggles in his early years. • Making it at Brentford; goals, link-up, intelligence. • Playing style; strengths and weaknesses. • Is he the right man for us? 🎥 https://t.co/IzzHbzbm7U ❤️☕️
Will Ivan Toney leave Brentford this transfer window? 💬 @David_Ornstein from @TheAthleticFC provides an update... #BBCFootball #FootballFocus https://t.co/57BB0rsfpj