He is a good finisher, and I’m wondering why Arsenal didn’t finalize his deal in January. Pep Guardiola enthused about the £70 million striker Arsenal wanted to sign.
Arsenal has been frequently associated with a potential deal for Ivan Toney in recent months, and Pep Guardiola has expressed admiration for the player. Despite FFP constraints preventing the Gunners from making any January transfers, they are anticipated to make substantial investments in acquiring a striker during the upcoming summer, with Toney likely emerging as a primary target.
Ivan Toney, who returned from a football ban last month, has delivered impressive performances for Brentford in the Premier League. In his first game back against Nottingham Forest, the Englishman scored and followed it up with another goal against Tottenham Hotspur.
While Toney aspires to achieve a hat-trick of goals, his next challenge lies against Manchester City, considered the world’s best team. Despite this formidable opponent, Toney’s ability to score is acknowledged by Pep Guardiola, who commended the striker during a recent press conference. Guardiola highlighted Toney’s exceptional skills, encompassing not only long balls but also ball retention, set pieces, penalties, free kicks, and other aspects, emphasizing the team’s effective linkage with him.
Expressing satisfaction with Toney’s return, Guardiola conveyed hopes that the challenging period in the player’s life and his family’s experience is now behind them.
