News about Ivan Toney

Al-Ahli want to make him their fifth former Premier League star and have prioritised his pursuit. The City stalwart would be available for around £20million although his deal runs beyond the end of this season. He has considered leaving in the past though Mail Sport understands he has been happy staying put in Manchester.

AADAM PATEL AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Having opened the scoring in the first minute of each of their last three Premier League matches, Thomas Frank 's side took a little longer to get going as they took the lead after just 76 seconds here. No side has ever scored four first-minute goals in a Premier League season but at this rate, Brentford will shatter that record. After ultimately dropping eight points in those three games however, they backed up their electric start with four goals in a scintillating first-half display to heap the pressure on Wolves and Gary O'Neil.

Liverpool have a shot at taking a four-point advantage over their Premier League title rivals this weekend as they get us going in the 12:30pm Saturday kick-off against Crystal Palace. Gameweek 7 also offers peril if you're connected with Manchester United , particularly if your name is Erik ten Hag . The Red Devils face a trip to Aston Villa and a negative result could spell time on the Dutchman's Old Trafford reign. Erling Haaland didn't score last weekend against Newcastle, believe it or not, but still costs you the prettiest penny out of all with a price of £15.3million.

CHRIS WHEELER: It was still dark when Erik ten Hag drove into Carrington on Monday morning with the storm clouds once again gathering over Manchester United's beleaguered manager. Sunday's 3-0 capitulation against Tottenham at Old Trafford has plunged Ten Hag back into crisis just six games into the new Premier League season. United have lost half of them and are languishing in the bottom half of the table with a negative goal difference. Unless results improve quickly, Ten Hag is facing the sack just three-and-a-half months after a delegation from co-owners Ineos led by Sir Dave Brailsford flew to his holiday home in Ibiza to tell the Dutchman he was keeping his job, and a month after he was given a vote of confidence by new chief executive Omar Berrada. How has it unravelled again so quickly? After reshaping the leadership team and coaching staff, and spending another £200million on new signings in the summer, why can't Ten Hag produce a winning team? Mail Sport looks at the issues behind the scenes that have pushed the United boss back to the brink again.

HENRY CLARK AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Thomas Frank has been Brentford boss for long enough to know losing his star players is in the job description. First it was Ollie Watkins, whose performances in the Championship convinced Aston Villa to splash out £33million on the forward in 2020. A year later, Said Benrahma swapped west London for the East End to join West Ham. Then this summer, Ivan Toney left for Saudi Arabia.

The former Brentford striker's protracted flirtation with a move to a top Premier League club ended on August 30 as he sealed a £40million move to Al-Ahli. He has had a productive start to life in Saudi Arabia, scoring three times in four games, and almost won on his debut against Cristiano Ronaldo 's Al-Nassr.

Spurs held an interest in Toney during the summer transfer window, Postecoglou has confirmed, but eventually decided to swoop for Solanke in a £65million deal. Both Solanke and Toney are believed to have attracted no shortage of potential suitors and the latter went on to move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli for £40m. England hopeful Solanke, 27, scored 21 goals in all competitions for the Cherries last season but was determined to take a step up and compete in Europe. Postecoglou has also urged supporters to be patient with the frontman and avoid rushing to judgement after his difficult start to life at the club.

Ange Postecoglou spent his summer holidaying in the sweltering Greek islands where temperatures can reach 86 degrees. Back in north London, as autumn approaches and the air starts to cool, Postecoglou continues to feel the heat. Four points from their opening four Premier League matches has made for an indifferent start for a Tottenham side that last season looked like they may challenge for the title.

The England international, who joined the Saudi Pro League side for £40million over the summer, looked to have the chance to open up his account when a penalty was awarded to his side in their AFC Champions League clash with Persepolis. Given Toney's incredible penalty record, it was expected that the former Brentford striker would step up. However, he was snubbed in favour of former Manchester City star and new team-mate Mahrez.

Ivan Toney was denied a win in the dying seconds of his debut as Al-Ahli were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Nassr.  The England international was previously tipped with making a potential £100m blockbuster move to Arsenal before a lack of offers eventually led to Brentford accepting a cut-price figure £40m from Saudi Arabia. Toney completed his departure from European football on deadline day and had been getting to grips with his new surroundings in the Middle East over the international break. 

MATT BARLOW: Milton Keynes Central station on any given Saturday is a blaze of vibrant polyester and almost all of it leaving on trains to different parts of the country. Reds and blues striking out for the North West. Old gold and claret bound for the Midlands. All the colours of London football travelling south. There might be a glimpse of MK Dons white, but you would be hard pressed to work out this was their turf. It is the nature of a new town. Those who have made it their home will have roots somewhere else and football loyalties are easy reinforcements for lost identity.

Footage has emerged of Ivan Toney saying his goodbyes to his nearest and dearest ahead of his move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli. The 28-year-old's future was subject to significant speculation this summer as he entered the final year of his deal at Brentford. Chelsea were one of several clubs said to be interested in signing Toney though no deal had been completed heading into deadline day. 

Interim England boss Lee Carsley refused to rule out a return to the squad for Ivan Toney despite the striker's big-money move to Saudi Arabia. Toney moved to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli from Brentford in a £40m deal, bringing an end to his four-year stay in west London. The 28-year-old featured for England at Euro 2024 but was not named in Carsley's squad for the Three Lions' Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

Ivan Toney cut a hilariously awkward figure as supporter of his new club Al Ahli debuted a new chant in the striker's honour following his £40m move to the Saudi Pro League side. The England international was previously tipped with making a potential £100m blockbuster move to Arsenal before a lack of offers eventually led to Brentford accepting a cut-price figure from Saudi Arabia.

A former Manchester United star has moved to Saudi Arabia after leaving one of European football's top teams to put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract at Pro League side Al-Fayha. The Middle East has continued to attract European stars with the likes of Ivan Toney and Moussa Diaby amongst the most high-profile Premier League departees.

DOMINIC HOGAN AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Thomas Frank described Ivan Toney as an 'unbelievable' striker, dubbing the Saudi-bound striker a club legend - so how does the Brentford manager replace him? Well, it helps that Brentford had a dress rehearsal for Toney's departure last term, after he sat out seven months following a betting ban, with much of the burden falling on Bryan Mbeumo. And Mbeumo has now emerged from Toney's shadow to become the focal point of Brentford's attack, linking play admirably, creating havoc down the right and bringing out the best in Yoane Wissa and Kevin Schade. 

Ivan Toney has been spotted cheering on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium despite agreeing a £40m move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. The former Bees striker was spotted in the stands watching his former teammates as they took on newly promoted Southampton. Although Toney's departure will be viewed as a heavy loss for Thomas Frank's side, they seemed to be fairing just fine without him as they stormed to a 3-1 victory against the Saints.

Al-Ahli have confirmed the shock £40million signing of Brentford striker Ivan Toney.  The Saudi Arabian club, who have until Monday to close their business, sparked life into transfer deadline day by making offers for both Toney and Chelsea target Victor Osimhen of Napoli - but can only sign one. The question mark for Toney remained whether to take the lucrative three-year deal now to suit Brentford or wait until January when he could have greater options.

Ivan Toney has completed his medical in London ahead of his proposed £40m move to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli as the Brentford strikers prepares to move overseas. The Saudi Arabian club, who have until Monday to close their business, sparked life into transfer deadline day by making offers for both Toney and Chelsea target Victor Osimhen of Napoli - but can only sign one.

Follow Mail Sport's coverage of transfer deadline day as Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle aim to get last-minute deals over the line. The transfer window is set to slam shut at 11pm in England, as the clock ticks down on another busy summer for Premier League clubs.

Brentford striker Ivan Toney is reportedly close to a move to Al-Ahli after reaching an agreement with the Saudi side. The development comes after Al-Ahli had previously shown interest in Napoli player Victor Osimhen and successfully sealed the deal to sign the 25-year-old. Now, according to the Mirror, the Saudi side is set for another shock deal in an effort to hijack the Manchester United and Chelsea target, ending a protracted transfer saga.

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Manchester United are reportedly plotting a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney , with sources suggesting the club is keen to bolster its attacking options. Toney - who is also being courted by Chelsea and Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli - is seen as an ideal candidate to address the Red Devils' ongoing issues in front of goal.

SAMI MOKBEL: Chelsea have an interest in Brentford striker Ivan Toney, though the financials of the deal will dictate whether the Blues pass ahead with a move. Toney, who is in the final 12 months of his deal, can leave this summer and has an offer from Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli. But the England star has moved onto Chelsea's radar as they look to land a new striker ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.