Overview

• Former senior scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Toney is on West Ham’s radar as they evaluate striker options for the winter window.
• Reports indicate Al-Ahli could allow a short-term exit in January, with a Premier League return viewed as aiding Toney’s England prospects under Thomas Tuchel.
• Aston Villa are reported as potential competitors should Toney’s availability become clearer in the coming weeks.
• Toney’s reported £525,000-a-week salary in Saudi Arabia is a major obstacle, pushing West Ham toward a loan rather than a permanent transfer.
• West Ham have one win from seven league games and sit 19th, with Niclas Fullkrug, Callum Wilson and occasional stand-in Jarrod Bowen yet to deliver a reliable focal point.