Chelsea told hurry up and complete ‘fanastic’ signing after late move made
Former Blues defender John Obi-Mikel has opened up and encouraged Chelsea to complete the signing of Ivan Toney, claiming that the big man could be perfect for the club this summer.
Toney looked destined for a move to a Saudi club after agreeing personal terms with Al-Ahli, with the price on the forward to move to a Saudi club touching a low of 1/3 but now lengthening to 7/4 after today’s news.
Toney has long been linked away from Brentford, with a host of clubs interested in his services. Manchester United (12/1) and Arsenal (12/1) are two clubs have been linked with the striker throughout the summer.
It has been recently claimed that Chelsea have made a late offer to get a deal done for the player as, they seek to add another striker to the side, and Mikel has opened up and told the club to wrap up the signing of the big man.
Speaking on his podcast, Obi Mikel – who won two Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League during his spell at CHELSEA – said: ‘If we can get him through the door at Chelsea, I’d be very, very happy.
‘He’s a fantastic player. I think on that side of the pitch, we’re very strong. But listen, if we can get a player like Jadon, of course, you’d be happy to have him. If that happens, I’d be very happy.’
Speaking On whether Toney will still be at the club by the end of the transfer window Boss Thomas Frank recently said: “Ivan trained the whole week, he trained with a good attitude in every aspect so he could be involved, he could not.
“He could be here after the 30th, he could not be here. Everything is up in the air. I said the whole time, if he’s here, I’m very happy. If he’s not here I am happy on his behalf.”
Brentford are continuing to demand at least £50m, even though the 28-year-old is out of contract next summer and has made it clear he will not sign a new deal.
On the discussions with Al-Ahil, Bees boss Frank added: “I would love to share all that, I think it would be very, very interesting but I won’t!”
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