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Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for the signature of Ivan Toney

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Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for the signature of Ivan Toney. However, Arsenal are also in the race for the Brentford striker.

Therefore, Brentford will demand a huge fee for their star striker. Ivan Toney is all set to return in January from his ban for betting on matches.

CHELSEA AND IVAN TONEY TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY

According to reports, Chelsea are leading the race for the signature of Ivan Toney. The report also claims that the Blues have contacted his agent. However, they are not in a contact with Brentford about the potential deal. The Blues are also monitoring the situation the fitness of the Brentford striker. Ivan Toney has started training with the team for the first time after his ban.

Chelsea are also aware that Ivan Toney has joined a new agency ahead of the January transfer window. Hence, it looks like Ivan Toney is looking to leave Brentford this January transfer window. Brentford are also ready to demand a huge fee for their star striker. The Bees are also aware that Arsenal are also monitoring his situation.

ARSENAL ARE READY TO USE THE FOLARIN BALOGUN MONEY TO BUY A NEW STRIKER

According to reports, Chelsea will face competition from Arsenal from Ivan Toney. This is also because the Gunners have the budget for a striker in the January transfer window. They sold Folarin Balogun to AS Monaco for a record sale of 40 million in the summer transfer window. However, they decided to not invest any money of the sale in the summer transfer window.

Chelsea have also saved a part of the January transfer budget for a long-term striker. Whereas, they also hope to sell Romelu Lukaku permanently next summer to balance their financial books. Todd Boehly is ready to spend big money again this January. This update also comes after the Blues have spent 1 billion on transfers under his ownership.

Chelsea have again not started their season well this time under Mauricio Pochettino. They are also missing their injured player Christopher Nkunku. Therefore, the Blues will definitely make investments in the January transfer window.

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