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Tottenham Reportedly Ready £52m Bid for Ivan Toney as Chelsea Also Weigh Move

A long Al Ahli contract plus a costly salary pose the main hurdle to a January move.

Overview

  • Telling reports from Spain relayed by The Sporting News say Tottenham are prepared to offer about £52m for the Al Ahli striker.
  • Chelsea are also linked, with multiple outlets describing both London clubs assessing a January approach.
  • Al Ahli are described as unlikely to approve a mid-season loan, and Toney is under contract with the Saudi club until 2028.
  • Sources differ on the player’s stance, with some saying he is content in Saudi Arabia as a former Spurs scout claims he would welcome a Thomas Frank reunion.
  • Toney’s wages are reported to be very high, potentially near £490,000 per week, and he has strong recent form with double-digit goal contributions this season.