Arsenal and Chelsea will both reportedly need to amend their January transfer plans as Brentford do not intend on parting ways with Ivan Toney until the end of the season. Mikel Arteta bolstered his Arsenal ranks heavily over the summer, but the absence of a top-quality striker is still a sticking point in his plans. Similarly, Chelsea are also shopping in the same market as their London rivals – with their lack of a world-class striker cited as the main reason for their struggles so far this season. Toney has been identified as a top target by both Arsenal and Chelsea, though plans to sign the England international in January have now been scuppered. According to Sky Sports, Brentford ‘fully intend’ to keep the striker until at least the end of the season.

Source: Express November 01, 2023 20:33 UTC