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Ivan Toney Open to January Premier League Return as Salary Snag Puts Move at Risk

Huge wages alongside reported tax penalties cast doubt on a January loan.

Overview

  • Reports linked to Sky Sports indicate the Al-Ahli striker is weighing a January move back to England to strengthen his World Cup case under Thomas Tuchel.
  • Toney has scored 41 goals in 59 appearances for Al-Ahli since leaving Brentford in 2024, including 11 in 15 this season.
  • Tottenham, West Ham, Everton and Fulham have been linked, with Football Insider claiming Spurs are stepping up interest as other clubs make enquiries.
  • Daily Mail figures cited by Football Insider suggest pay of around £400,000–£500,000 per week after tax in Saudi Arabia, which would equate to roughly £900,000 per week in the UK and likely require Al-Ahli to subsidise a loan.
  • The same reporting notes potential Saudi tax penalties for leaving within two years, creating another hurdle for any short-term move.