Chelsea Make Ivan Toney The Main Transfer Target

Ivan Toney is in demand by many big Premier League clubs, such as Chelsea and Arsenal (Instagram/@ivantoney1).

JAKARTA - Chelsea are ready to make a surprise in the transfer window at the end of the season. They plan to make a massive offer for Ivan Toney.

Toney's name is at the top of the Blues' purchase list. According to The Sun's report, Manager Mauricio Pochettino told Chelsea owners that Toney is a player who can take the team to the next level.

"Chelsea wants Ivan Toney. Everyone knows Chelsea needs a striker and now he is the best striker in the Premier League."

"Pochettino has confirmed that if he (Toney) is available, and the club can make the deal happen, then they have to move as hard as they can to get it."

"He believes Toney can change his team and can help achieve goals, challenge the Premier League title again," said a source as reported by The Sun.

Meanwhile, Brentford as the owner of the striker reportedly cost 80 million pounds.

If Chelsea can really make up for that price, of course Toney will break Brentford's record transfer.

However, Blue must be prepared to release a number of players so as not to violate Financial Fair Play.

Although it has been widely discussed, Toney has not made any decisions. So far, the England striker feels he owes Brentford a debt that makes him most likely to survive.

You see, Toney felt guilty when he was sentenced to a ban on playing for being involved in gambling.

"Many people assume Ivan will leave after Christmas, but no agreement has been made and no decision has yet been made."

"Ivan is confused about his future. Brentford supports him and the club looks brilliant. He helps the team by working hard in January 2024 and scoring goals that will ensure they stay in the Premier League."

"There are many clubs interested in Ivan, but the focus right now is playing with Brentford and paying a mistake for manager Thomas Frank. According to Ivan, he has a big debt to pay to the team, manager and supporters."

"He is determined to return to the England national team. Ivan fully believes in himself to join the first team after returning from the ban on playing," the source said.

Chelsea's chances of getting Toney are quite tough. Apart from the high banderol earlier, there was a problem of sintering from the attacker.

In addition, it turns out that Brentford is not under pressure to sell their flagship striker.

"They don't need money. Toney is their player. Brentford will only consider selling it if the offer is right for the club," said the source.

Ivan Toney has been on the radar of several clubs since the winter transfer market in January 2024 opened. Apart from Chelsea, there is Arsenal who are also hunting for the striker.