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Toney has proven himself in the Premier League since Brentford’s promotion in 2021, scoring 20 in 33 appearances last season. However, the England international provides more than just a striker\u2019s instinct. The ex-Peterborough star would provide the Gunners with a traditional focal point, with Toney\u2019s physicality and ability to hold the ball up and bring his teammates into play both attractive attributes given Arsenal\u2019s style of build-up play.<\/p>\n
Although the forward has not made an appearance for the club so far this season, due to a ban, Brentford are not expected to let Toney leave for a cut-price fee, especially in January. Thus, whether Arsenal are willing to fork out a reported figure of approximately \u00a370million in the midseason window remains to be seen.<\/p>\n
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If the Gunners are well-positioned to push for the title in the latter stages of the campaign then bringing in Toney could be a simple decision given that he is regarded by many as the final piece of the puzzle in North London. But if injury problems and Arsenal\u2019s busy fixture list affects their league form, as they have threatened to do so already, then Arteta may be content with persisting with Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz as his striker options.<\/p>\n
Chelsea and Tottenham are also keen on Toney and will be hopeful of luring the forward away from Brentford sooner rather than later, though the player already appears to have settled on his next destination, if a sufficient bid is tabled.<\/p>\n