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I. Toney Transfer from Al Ahli to Tottenham Hotspur
Talksport reports that Tottenham Hotspur have Ivan Toney on their list. Al-Ahli has no interest in allowing the striker to leave without an equivalent replacement, and his price tag is over 45 million euros. Ivan Toney's annual salary is close to 24 million euros, which is difficult for even major Premier League clubs to afford. Toney could use a return to England to position himself for a World Cup nomination next summer, but the Englishman feels comfortable in Saudi Arabia.
According to TEAMtalk's understanding, Tottenham is the leading contender for Ivan Toney. A report states that Thomas Frank views Toney as the type of striker his team has been missing, that preliminary talks have taken place, and that their former relationship strengthens Tottenham's position. Toney has told close associates that he is prepared to accept a lower salary to secure a move back to the Premier League in January. Additionally, sources close to Toney have told TEAMtalk that he has personally informed Al-Ahli of his desire to leave, which is contrary to sporting director Rui Pedro Braz's public insistence that the forward will not be sold. Toney’s camp is working on a compromise that could involve him accepting a weekly wage closer to £200,000, which is approximately half his current remuneration, to make a transfer possible.
Team Talk reports that Tottenham is interested in signing Ivan Toney as the club considers its striker options for the January transfer window. Sources have confirmed Toney is one of four top striker targets being considered by Tottenham. The club is reportedly exploring four options from outside the Premier League, with Toney being considered alongside Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane and Samu Aghehowa of FC Porto. It is expected that Tottenham would be more likely to sign a wide forward than a central one in January, but this is not yet confirmed.
Despite Tottenham Hotspur's particular interest in Ivan Toney, a January deal is unlikely. TalkSport has reported that tax issues are the reason for the 29-year-old’s decision to remain in Saudi Arabia. It is claimed that due to Saudi tax rules, the striker would have to accept a significant financial loss to leave Al-Ahli, having only joined in the summer of 2024. For Toney, the risk of giving up a lucrative salary appears to be too great.
Reports claim Tottenham could attempt to sign Ivan Toney this winter. Spurs manager Thomas Frank and Toney had a successful working relationship at Brentford. Frank has struggled to get the best from his current forwards, and a reunion with Toney could be a possibility.
Ivan Toney reportedly wants to join Tottenham, as he is keen to reunite with Thomas Frank following their time together at Brentford, which was successful.
According to 'Talksport', Tottenham Hotspur wants to sign 29-year-old striker Ivan Toney in January. A return to his homeland would significantly increase the Englishman's chances of participating in the World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur are in the leading position to sign Ivan Toney, and manager Thomas Frank, who previously coached the player at Brentford, has held direct talks with him. According to sources, Spurs view Toney as a suitable short-term solution for their attack and a potential replacement for Richarlison. A straight loan or a loan-to-buy arrangement is considered the only possible way for a deal to proceed. Al-Ahli are open to a loan that protects their £40m investment, and an obligation to buy in the summer could be included to get their consent. While no deal is done, progress is reportedly being made, and Toney's representatives are strongly advocating for the move.
Ivan Toney is continually being linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. According to Pete O’Rourke, Toney is quite happy with life at Al-Ahli and has been a big success for the club, with 40 goals and eight assists in 58 appearances. Al-Ahli do not have a desire to let their top goalscorer leave in January as they want to try to win the Saudi Pro League title. O’Rourke stated that Al-Ahli do not want to lose Toney and Toney is not seeking a move at this time, despite maybe hoping to increase his chances of being in the England squad for the next summer’s World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur is interested in Ivan Toney because the club is seeking attacking reinforcements due to injury concerns in their attack. Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, who coached Toney at Brentford, admires the striker. However, Toney is not currently one of the club's top transfer priorities. Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside about renewed speculation. According to sources, Ivan Toney is not interested in moving to Tottenham and is comfortable in Saudi Arabia. A potential loan has been suggested as a solution, but it is unlikely that Al Ahli will agree to such an arrangement in the middle of the season. Toney's contract with Al Ahli is valid until June 2028. People close to the player state that he is happy with his current situation and is not seeking a return. Al Ahli does not want Toney to leave, and his high-paying contract and comfortable lifestyle in the Middle East are significant obstacles to a departure in January.
There has been recent speculation that Ivan Toney could return to the Premier League on a loan deal in the January transfer window, with Tottenham mentioned as a potential destination. However, TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Dean Jones, has reported that Toney is unlikely to move to Tottenham in the January transfer window. Jones said there is no genuine sign of Toney moving back to the Premier League at the moment, but that it is interesting that noises are starting to be made around him. According to Jones, there have been some whispers about him going to Spurs. He mentioned the Thomas Frank link from Brentford, but does not get the impression there is too much in it. Jones stated it is not a move that he has heard Spurs are seriously looking at for now, but that more will be known for sure once they outline their initial target list for the new year. He personally thinks there are players they will look to before Toney.
Former Premier League striker Ivan Toney is reportedly considering a return to England after only six months in Saudi Arabia. Tottenham have shown interest in him. The move is financially challenging as Toney now earns around £400,000 per week.
Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for former Brentford star Ivan Toney who joined Saudi side Al Ahli in the summer.
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