Troy Deeney, former Premier League striker, came forward to advice Brentford’s current star striker, Ivan Toney, on his 2024 club choice. Toney, who has been linked with a move away from Brentford, might leave during the coming winter transfer window, with Chelsea and Arsenal among the frontrunners.
“Ivan Toney has two options if he leaves in the January window — Chelsea or Arsenal,” Deeney stated.
“My advice to him would be to join a project where you fit like a glove — and that would be Chelsea.
“Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino’s biggest problem is still a need for an out-and-out striker. After £1BILLION of spending, where are his 20 goals coming from consistently? So, what is another £100million to them? That’s the going rate for a top player nowadays, and I reckon Brentford would accept £80m plus add-ons.
“Some may argue Chelsea as a club is a circus. Why would any player, especially one who has been out for a lengthy period, want to get involved there as they hover around mid-table with no European football? But elite strikers have this different sort of mindset and arrogance. Ivan will look at that team, that situation, and think: ‘Let me show you why I am the Guv’nor.’
“At the age of 27, he will also see a highly talented, young squad at Stamford Bridge that in the next two to three years, could go on to be a real force.
“… At Chelsea, there is a hole, a void, a chance for him to go and deliver instantly at a massive club, and a style that is much more direct and angled around a main man up top.”
Deeney, who is now playing for Forest Green Rovers, has shared his thoughts on Toney’s probable move. Deeney appears the young striker should seriously consider joining Chelsea’s driven project, where he has the potential to become the focal point of their attack.
According to Deeney, would likely get more opportunities as the regular number 9 at Chelsea, a potential that may be more difficult to achieve at Arsenal.
As speculation about Toney’s future grows, Deeney’s advice could impact the young striker’s decision as he considers his next career step.
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