Gabby Agbonlahor has said that Tottenham Hotspur have to pull out all the stops to sign Ivan Toney in January if they want to finish in the top four this season.
Toney, whose ban for breaching FA’s betting rules runs out in January, looks set to be one of the most hotly contested players in the next transfer window.
Earlier this week, The Daily Mirror reported that the 27-year-old could be the subject of a three-way battle between Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal, who are all monitoring the striker’s situation.
The report explained that the Gunners are particularly keen on the Brentford star and would have made an offer for him in the summer if not for his ban.
The outlet also added that Brentford would demand at least £60m for Toney even though he will only have 18 months left on his deal in January.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MAY 6: Ivan Toney of Brentford during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield on May 6, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur need Ivan Toney
Agbonlahor believes it could prove a grave mistake if Spurs do not pursue the Bees star as Ange Postecoglou’s men are in need of a top-quality centre-forward.
The pundit told Football Insider: “If I’m Spurs, I’m wanting this done now. They should get it all done, agreed today – and then he comes in on 1 January and plays towards the end of the month.
“Spurs need an out-and-out striker. Johnson and Richarlison aren’t the answer, they are players who can fill in on the left and right. Toney is an outstanding player, and imagine the service he’d get – especially from Maddison.
“They’ve got to make sure this happens because look out there – who else is available? It could be what costs them top four in the end, not having a top striker.”
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Tottenham’s decision on whether to pursue Toney will depend on a number of factors, including Richarlison’s form and whether Son continues to thrive in the number nine role. However, I cannot help but think that it would be a big mistake for Spurs to allow Arsenal to land Toney uncontested.
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