The Evening Standard have claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are not likely to push ahead with a move for Ivan Toney in the January transfer window.
Over the last couple of weeks, multiple publications, including The Daily Express, have reported that Tottenham are one of the clubs eyeing a move for Toney in January once the striker’s ban lapses.
The outlet suggested that the Lilywhites are battling Chelsea and Arsenal for the 27-year-old’s signature, with the centre-forward alleged to have informed Brentford of his desire to seek a new challenge.
Tottenham lost the services of the focal point of their attack earlier in the summer when Harry Kane decided to swap North London for Bayern Munich.
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Spurs not expected to move for Ivan Toney
The Evening Standard have now stated that while Arsenal and Chelsea are indeed plotting moves for the Brentford star, they are not likely to face any challenge from Tottenham.
It is explained that Ange Postecologou is expected to prioritise additions in other areas, most notably at the centre-half position, with the Australian having Son Heung-min and Richarlison as options to lead the line.
The outlet suggests that the Bees are set to demand a whopping £80m for Toney despite the fact he will have just 18 months left to run on his deal by the time January comes around.
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Tottenham’s recruitment strategy has evidently shifted since Postecoglou arrived through the door, with the club now looking at young, up-and-coming players rather than established stars. So, I expect Spurs to move for a player such as Gift Orban or Jonathan David rather than breaking their transfer record to sign Toney.
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