Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs interested in bringing Ivan Toney back to the Premier League.
They will face competition from Everton and West Ham United as well. The 29-year-old has done quite well since he moved to Saudi Arabia, and he could prove to be an excellent addition for Tottenham. They need more quality and depth in the attacking unit, and the England International could solve their goalscoring problems.
Tottenham could use Ivan Toney
Dominic Solanke and Richarlison have not been able to find the back of the net regularly, and they need more support in the attack. Toney is a reliable goal scorer, and he will help create opportunities for his teammates as well. He could be the complete forward Tottenham are looking for.
Meanwhile, Graeme Bailey claims that the player is not convinced about a return to the Premier League. It would be a blow for him financially as well. It remains to be seen whether he is willing to give up a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia and return to England.
Toney move seems difficult
“He’s had talks with Everton. They were general inquiry type talks, they’re not locked down, it’s not advancing very far at this point,” Bailey told Everton News.
“There’s Tottenham, West Ham and a lot of other clubs involved. The question is whether Toney really wants to come back to the Premier League. That is one thing I’m told he’s not 100% convinced about.
“There is the tax issue which he would be liable to. There is a way around that in terms of you could loan him etc. But, from what I’m being told, the clubs are not entirely convinced that Ivan Toney wants to move and will move.
“I’m told, from people close to the deal, it’s unlikely at this point that he’ll move back to England.”
Furthermore, Al-Ahli will not want to lose a key player like him either. They do not need to sell players to raise funds, and it will be difficult for Tottingham to convince them.
Toney has 11 goals to his name in all competitions this season.