Tottenham Hotspur are ready to make a move for a centre-forward who only made a big-money move away from the Premier League during the summer transfer window.
Ivan Toney of Al Ahli looks on during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ahli and Al Akhdoud at King Abdullah Sports City on October 25, 2024 in...
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Tottenham endure striker woes
While Dominic Solanke has made a promising start to his Spurs career, the former Bournemouth man is lacking competition for his place in the side.
Richarlison has been unable to stay fit throughout 2024, going down with one injury after another while Heung-min Son has been inconsistent when deployed as a number nine.
Ange Postecoglou might thus decide to add another striker to his squad in January, and it has now emerged that Spurs are eyeing a player who has plenty of Premier League experience under his belt.
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Tottenham showing interest in Ivan Toney
This update comes from Fichajes, who say that Ivan Toney is now on the radar of the Lilywhites, just a few months on his move from Brentford to Al-Ahli.
It is explained that the centre-forward has not settled well in Saudi Arabia as he has failed to find the competitiveness and the motivation levels he enjoyed back in his homeland.
As a result, both Spurs and Chelsea are thought to be sniffing around the player, ready to facilitate a quick return to the Premier League for the 28-year-old.
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Significant obstacles in Tottenham pursuit of Ivan Toney
However, Fichajes point out that Ivan Toney’s £400,000 per week salary could be a ‘significant obstacle’ for both London clubs in their pursuit of the player.
Additionally, it is explained that Al-Ahli might not be willing to facilitate his departure and could thus demand a big transfer fee for the former Bees star.
However, the publication says that despite these complications, the interest of the Spurs and the Blues in Ivan Toney ‘remains strong’.
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