Overview
- Al-Ahli director Rui Pedro Baz publicly dismissed talk of a January exit for Ivan Toney, calling the rumours “just not true” and saying the club is counting on him.
- Tottenham are assessing a move for the striker and, according to Football Insider, have considered selling a forward such as Dominic Solanke or Richarlison to raise funds.
- Sources cited by multiple reports say Toney’s long, high-wage deal through 2027-28 is a major obstacle for any Premier League bid.
- Former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider that returning to the UK could cost Toney roughly £5 million in lost tax advantages, undermining the case for a short-term switch.
- CaughtOffside relayed a TEAMtalk claim that Toney wants a Premier League return on reduced pay with Spurs viewed as leading the race, though the Saudi club is reported to be unwilling to sanction a departure.