Gary Lineker is the latest pundit to argue that it should be a no-brainer for Arsenal to sign Ivan Toney this summer.
The striker has been on the radar of the Gunners and several top European clubs for months.
With Toney’s contract at Brentford set to expire at the end of this season, the Bees are eager to sell him now rather than risk losing him for free next year.
Although several clubs are showing serious interest, Arsenal does not appear to be among them, as Mikel Arteta’s side seems to be focusing on other targets.
It looks like Arsenal may not invest in a new striker during this transfer window, but Lineker believes they should, with Toney being a specific recommendation.
Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Lineker said: ‘I like Ivan Toney a lot. I think he’s super talented and gives you a completely different from what else they’ve got.
‘He’s a real threat and technically a really good footballer so I think he would fit in at Arsenal. Once you’re at the stage where a player is left out, the writing does appear to be on the wall.’
Just Arsenal Opinion
Toney is one of the best strikers available on the market, and it is surprising that we are not pushing to sign him.
However, it seems our manager does not fancy him so much and we trust his judgement on the striker.
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My question for Mr Lineker is this; if he’s so great, why did the tots go for solanke instead?
Is that a serious question?
Why did chelsea sign Mudryk when they could have had Trossard?
Why did The Arsenal sign Xhaka when they could have had Nkante?
It’s seen as a choice or decision made by the club or manager, as to who they think would fit their playing style.
If you had to choose between Toney and Solanke, who would you go for?
My choice would be the former.
Brentford should blame themselves on this one.They exaggerated Toneys price when he was on form now they are stuck with him.
I won’t be surprised if they lost him on a free transfer or at a very low fee.
Interesting times a head with Osimhen,Lukaku, Toney, Sterling and many more uncertain about their future as the window draws to a close.