Despite the interest from Arsenal, football analyst Robbie Mustoe believes that Ivan Toney will join Chelsea during the upcoming summer transfer window. Speculation about a potential move for the Brentford forward had been circulating prior to the January transfer window, but financial constraints prevented Arsenal from pursuing a deal for the 27-year-old. Nevertheless, Mikel Arteta still views Toney as a valuable target and may attempt to secure his services in the summer, as Arsenal seeks to bolster their attacking options. The Emirates Stadium has been touted as a possible destination for Toney, given the underwhelming performances of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah for Arsenal this season. However, Mustoe believes that Toney would be a better fit for Chelsea and envisions the striker making a switch to Stamford Bridge. Mustoe shared his rationale for this belief during an episode of The 2 Robbies Podcast, stating, “I think Chelsea is the ideal club for him. If the move happens this summer, Toney will be entering the final year of his contract, so a fee of £60 million is likely. He possesses the qualities that I associate with Chelsea players, such as Diego Costa and Didier Drogba – aggressive and unpredictable center-forwards.” Both Arsenal and Chelsea are in the market for a new striker and have been linked with Toney, as well as Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. However, the absence of European football may pose a challenge for Chelsea in their pursuit of Toney, particularly if Arsenal’s interest intensifies. Arsenal can offer Toney a stable environment within a team that has shown significant progress and has the potential to compete for the league title in the near future. In contrast, the uncertainty surrounding manager Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea’s inconsistent form may not be enticing enough for the English striker.
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