The Daily Mirror have claimed that Mikel Arteta will try to convince Ivan Toney to join Arsenal ahead of the likes of Tottenham Hotspur.
Over the past two weeks, multiple outlets have reported that Spurs are set to compete with Arsenal and Chelsea for Toney’s signature when his ban lapses in January.
This includes The Daily Express, who revealed last week that the centre-forward has already expressed his desire to leave Brentford and that the Bees have started looking for potential replacements.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – APRIL 29: Ivan Toney of Brentford reacts during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Nottingham Forest at Brentford Community Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Arteta hopes to convince Toney to join Arsenal
The Mirror have now claimed that Arsenal are ready to make Toney their number-one target in January and are hopeful that they can beat their rivals to the player’s signature.
It is explained that Arteta convinced Declan Rice to snub other big clubs in favour of a switch to the Emirates in the summer and hopes to do the same with the Brentford star.
The report adds that the Gunners believe that their ambition and vision will prove key in convincing Toney to make the move.
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We know how much of skilled communicator Postecoglou is and he would fancy his chances of convincing Toney to make the move to Spurs if we were interested in him.
However, I do not expect the Lilywhites to get involved in the bidding war for the 27-year-old in January.
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