Overview
- TEAMtalk-linked reports say Tottenham have held early discussions over a January move for the Al‑Ahli striker and are currently seen as leading the race ahead of Chelsea, Everton and West Ham.
- Al‑Ahli are reported to be unwilling to sanction a mid‑season exit, with Toney under contract until 2028, making any deal complicated.
- Coverage says Toney would accept around £200,000 per week or a pay cut to return to England, and a football finance expert told Football Insider Spurs look the most capable of affording a deal if the player lowers his demands.
- talkSPORT pundits highlighted a potential tax hit from an early return from Saudi Arabia, citing estimates that coming back within two years could trigger a roughly 50% bill on prior earnings.
- Toney is reported to be keen on a Premier League return to boost his England World Cup prospects, with his past success under Thomas Frank and Tottenham’s striker issues adding to the appeal.