According Mirror, Chelsea They are interested in signing Brentford forward Ivan Toney, but the Englishman has a preference to join Arsenal this summer.
The 27-year-old has been linked with a high-profile move away from the Bees for some time and is expected to leave the club at the end of the season. according to MirrorChelsea could focus on securing his services as a deal for Napoli's Victor Osimhen could be difficult to achieve as they are cautious about breaching profitability and sustainability rules.
The media adds that the bees will have to reduce their transfer demands. They were seeking £100m for him in January, but Chelsea may not offer more than £60m for his services. Meanwhile, the Blues face a potential hurdle in their search as Toney apparently has a preference to join Arsenal.
Quality forward
Toney has proven his worth in the first division in recent years. He scored 20 goals in the division last season before receiving an 8-month suspension for breaching FA betting rules. Since his return, he has scored 4 goals in 9 games. Toney almost scored a goal in the blind from 40 yards against the Gunners yesterday.
The Englishman has shown that he has credentials in front of goal and could be ready for a bigger challenge as he enters the final year of his contract this summer. Chelsea appear to have turned their attention towards him, considering that they may not be able to afford the huge Release of £111 million in the Osimhen contract.
While Toney could sign a long-term payment plan, Napoli may want the full fee in one lump sum. This would put Chelsea at risk of breaking PSR rules. It remains to be seen if they can convince Toney to make a transfer, considering his desire to join. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal at the end of the campaign.
Arsenal and Chelsea have had completely different fortunes in the last two years. The Gunners are currently top of the table competing for the Premier League title, while Chelsea are stranded in 11th place. It is no surprise that Toney wants to join the Gunners with the chance to play Champions League football.
