Ivan Toney was disregarded of Brentford’s squad for his or her Premier League opener, with supervisor Thomas Frank saying hypothesis a couple of doable transfer for the England ahead was a significant component behind the choice.
Brentford striker Toney has been linked with strikes to a number of English golf equipment this summer season in addition to a swap to the Saudi Professional League.
Talking earlier than his facet’s match with Crystal Palace, Frank advised Sky Sports activities: “There are a number of issues occurring with Ivan [Toney], particularly with transfers, there’s a number of switch curiosity.
“Due to all that, we have determined to not embrace him within the squad.”
Requested if Toney has already performed his final match for Brentford, Frank stated: “Who is aware of? There’s curiosity, it isn’t shut.”
The 28-year-old has scored 67 league objectives in 128 video games since becoming a member of Brentford from Peterborough United in 2020.
Toney returned to action in January after he was was banned for eight months for breaking Soccer Affiliation betting guidelines – together with betting in opposition to his personal crew.
