'Fit like a glove': £80m star has been told he should join Chelsea, they reportedly want him in January
Brentford’s Ivan Toney should look to complete a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea.
That is according to Troy Deeney.
Brentford’s Ivan Toney, who’s currently unavailable through suspension, proved himself as one of the Premier League’s top strikers last season. Therefore, it’s not the greatest surprise that’s he’s now linked with a potential big-money transfer.
Chelsea interest
We’ve covered plenty of speculation in the transfer rumour mill that points towards Chelsea’s interest in Toney.
The Independent claimed last month that Chelsea are expected to make a move for Toney when the January transfer window opens.
Meanwhile, The Evening Standard recently said that Chelsea are willing to break their own transfer policy to pursue a deal for £80million-rated Toney. This would mean bidding for someone aged over 25.
It’s obvious that the 27-year-old centre-forward is ready to take the next step in his career after working his way up the football ladder.
Could he finally be the solution to Chelsea’s long-term problem up top?
Ivan Toney should pick Chelsea
Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has given some in-depth analysis into Toney’s next move.
He’s come to the conclusion that Stamford Bridge would be the perfect new home for the Brentford frontman.
“Ivan Toney has two options if he leaves in the January window — Chelsea or Arsenal,” Deeney wrote for The Sun.
“My advice to him would be to join a project where you fit like a glove — and that would be Chelsea.
“Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino’s biggest problem is still a need for an out-and-out striker. After £1BILLION of spending, where are his 20 goals coming from consistently? So, what is another £100million to them? That’s the going rate for a top player nowadays, and I reckon Brentford would accept £80m plus add-ons.
“Some may argue Chelsea as a club is a circus. Why would any player, especially one who has been out for a lengthy period, want to get involved there as they hover around mid-table with no European football? But elite strikers have this different sort of mindset and arrogance. Ivan will look at that team, that situation, and think: ‘Let me show you why I am the Guv’nor.’
“At the age of 27, he will also see a highly talented, young squad at Stamford Bridge that in the next two to three years, could go on to be a real force.
“… At Chelsea, there is a hole, a void, a chance for him to go and deliver instantly at a massive club, and a style that is much more direct and angled around a main man up top.”
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