Ivan Toney Keeps Tabs on Arsenal as They Secure Late Victory
Ivan Toney is closely monitoring Arsenal after witnessing Mikel Arteta’s team secure a late victory against Luton Town on Tuesday evening.
Arsenal Extends Premier League Lead with Late Win
The Gunners increased their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points after Declan Rice scored in injury time to secure a 3-2 win at Kenilworth Road.
Back-and-Forth Battle
Arsenal took the lead twice in the game through Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus, but were briefly behind following Ross Barkley’s goal in the 57th minute before Kai Havertz equalized three minutes later.
Toney Linked with Arsenal
Toney has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, with reports suggesting that the Gunners have already made an approach for the Brentford striker ahead of the January transfer window.
Toney showed his interest in Arsenal’s progress by posting a photo of himself watching the game and captioning it: “@declanrice What a game.”
Toney’s Current Situation
Toney is currently serving an eight-month ban for accepting 232 breaches of the Football Association’s rules on gambling. He is expected to return for Brentford in January but has already attracted interest from both Chelsea and Arsenal for the upcoming transfer window.
Brentford Manager’s Hope
Brentford manager Thomas Frank expressed his desire for Toney to remain with the club until the end of the season, stating, “I don’t want to lose him. I hope, and think, he’ll be a Brentford player on February 1. Everyone saw what he did last year. It’s not like he broke a leg or did his ACL, so he’s fit and probably even more ambitious to get success. I’m convinced he will be absolutely on it.”