Ivan Toney Set to Leave Brentford in January Transfer Window
Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Chelsea is already working on their strategy for the upcoming January transfer window. There have been speculations that Chelsea will rival Arsenal for the signing of Brentford striker Ivan Toney.
Toney, who scored 20 Premier League goals for Brentford last season, narrowly missed out on being included in England’s World Cup squad. Currently serving an eight-month ban for breaching Football Association betting regulations, Toney will be eligible to make his return in the New Year.
Brentford is reportedly ready to listen to offers for Toney, hoping to spark a bidding war that could potentially land them £80 million. Despite investing £500 million on new playing talent over the summer, Chelsea seems to be lacking a recognized goalscorer.
Christopher Nkunku, who joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig in the summer, is currently out with a long-term knee injury. Nicolas Jackson, on the other hand, has shown promise but is far from being the finished article. Pochettino mentioned that they are working on the recovery of injured players like Nkunku to help them have more goals and be more solid.
With Jackson suspended, Pochettino must find a way to fill the void left by the absence of the Senegal international. He mentioned that they have a few options to play with or without a striker and will assess the players’ condition and recovery before making a decision.
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In conclusion, the January transfer window is approaching, and Chelsea is already working on their strategy. They are rumored to be interested in signing Ivan Toney from Brentford, who has been a key player for the Bees. With the absence of Nicolas Jackson due to suspension, Chelsea needs to find a solution to their goalscoring issue. The recovery of injured players like Christopher Nkunku will be crucial for Chelsea’s success. Stay tuned for more updates and news in the world of football.