BREAKING: Arsenal currently plotting a stunning transfer move for Ivan Toney following deal agreement

According to sources, Arsenal is preparing to make a surprise late approach for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, as reported by Football Insider.

The announcement follows numerous allegations that Chelsea has initiated negotiations with the Bees regarding the 28-year-old’s transfer.

Arsenal has been preparing a proposal and has been waiting in the wings, according to sources.

The sale of Eddie Nketiah, who has agreed to join Crystal Palace in a £25million-plus deal, will facilitate the transfer, which comes as a surprise this late in the summer window.

Brentford has declined offers from Saudi club Al-Ahli, which has offered Toney a lucrative contract. However, they have not yet received a definitive response.

A bidding war could be initiated by Arsenal and Chelsea’s late interest, which could result in a reasonable fee for a player in the final year of his contract for Thomas Frank’s team.

Toney has not yet appeared for Brentford this season, as he was excluded from their first three games amid ongoing transfer rumours.

Tottenham, Manchester United, and West Ham are among the other teams that have been linked with a transfer; however, they have all signed other forwards during the off-season.

Al-Ahli will have an additional three days to finalise a deal if English clubs are unable to do so, as Saudi Arabia’s transfer window remains open until September 2.

In the 2023-24 season, Toney contributed four goals and two assists in 17 appearances.

In the previous season (2022-23), he scored 20 Premier League goals in 33 top-flight appearances, representing his highest scoring season.