Ivan Toney has made a triumphant comeback to scoring for Brentford after serving an eight-month suspension for violating betting regulations. The forward has found the back of the net three times in four matches, contributing to Brentford’s rise to 14th place in the Premier League standings following their 2-0 triumph over Wolves on Saturday.
Manager Thomas Frank of Brentford has indicated that he anticipates the departure of the striker in the summer, with Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly showing interest in the 27-year-old. Toney’s contract is set to expire at the conclusion of the upcoming season.
In the wake of his goal at Molineux, Toney shared his thoughts with BBC Match of the Day, stating, “I just need to continue doing what I do best, which is scoring goals. Whatever the future holds, it will unfold in due time.”
While Frank is prepared for the eventual departure of his striker, he has implored England manager Gareth Southgate to reintegrate Toney into the Three Lions squad ahead of Euro 2024. Toney has earned one cap for England, appearing as a substitute for nine minutes in a Euro 2024 qualifying victory against Ukraine, where he replaced Harry Kane. However, players such as Callum Wilson, Ollie Watkins, and Marcus Rashford have an advantage over Toney as they are more frequently included in England squads, allowing Southgate to closely monitor their development.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com