Arsenal are reportedly nearing a transfer breakthrough with Brentford’s Ivan Toney, as technical director Lee Dykes suggests Toney could soon depart.

Toney, with a market value of £100 million, is drawing to the end of an eight-month football ban, sparking heightened transfer interest.

Arsenal have received a significant boost in their pursuit of Brentford‘s striker Ivan Toney, with Brentford’s technical director Lee Dykes hinting that the player could leave “very shortly.”

Toney, valued at £100 million, has attracted considerable attention despite an eight-month ban from football for breaching FA betting rules, which is set to end next month.

Dykes, speaking to Brentford’s media team, praised Toney as “one of the top five strikers in the world,” anticipating substantial interest in the January transfer window.

He remarked, “There’s a real ambition from him and I can see in his eyes that he’s going to be better than he’s ever been; I really believe that will be the case.”

Toney’s impressive performances last season, where he was the third-highest Premier League goalscorer, has not only caught Arsenal‘s eye but also that of other clubs, including London rivals Chelsea. Tottenham Hotspur, urged by former Spurs legend Teddy Sheringham, could also show interest in Toney.

However, Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, seems to be in a favourable position to secure Toney, despite Brentford’s £100 million valuation.

Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed insights into Toney’s preferences, stating, “From what I’m hearing, Ivan Toney could be really excited by the possibility of joining Arsenal.”