Michael Dawson has expressed his shock that big-spending Chelsea haven’t signed a participant linked with Manchester United and Arsenal forward of the switch deadline.
Chelsea accomplished their eleventh summer season signing earlier this week and have introduced the likes of Joao Felix, Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor and Tosin Adarabioyo to Stamford Bridge through the present window.
The immense outlays has not stopped Chelsea from exploring extra offers earlier than Friday’s switch deadline, with Manchester United flop Jadon Sancho linked with a sensational change to west London.
One other participant who may very well be the topic of curiosity from Chelsea is Brentford striker Ivan Toney and ex-Premier League defender Dawson is stunned he has not already moved to the Blues.
Toney has repeatedly admitted he’s open to leaving Brentford, the membership he has scored 72 objectives in 141 appearances for.
Brentford needed round £70m for the 28-year-old however have slashed their asking worth as we method the tip to the summer season switch window.
Toney was ignored of the membership’s Premier League opener in opposition to Crystal Palace following substantial curiosity from golf equipment in Saudi Arabia.
Brentford rejected a bid from Saudi Professional League membership Al-Ahli however are open to promoting Toney in the event that they obtain the best supply.
That stance has put Chelsea on excessive alert, though the Blues might also face competitors from Manchester United, who reportedly opened talks with Brentford on Tuesday to debate a attainable deal.
Chelsea’s London rivals Arsenal have additionally been linked with Toney, with Alan Pardew claiming the participant’s agent is pushing for him to hitch Mikel Arteta’s Gunners.
Discussing Toney’s future on Sky Sports activities, Dawson stated: ‘I might be stunned [if Toney is still a Brentford player by the end of the window].
‘When he acquired ignored final week, that was a shock to me with the brand new signing [Igor] Thiago being out for a protracted interval. Brentford try to get cash as he’s going into his last yr.
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‘I’m a large fan of Ivan Toney. I can’t consider one other Premier League membership hasn’t are available to get him. The Chelsea’s. Chelsea signal everybody!
‘You’re getting objectives. Assured in a Brentford workforce – 12 months in the past, folks have been speaking about him being an £80m participant. I’m upset. There are an absence of centre-forwards and goalscorers on the market.’
Chelsea are open to signing a brand new striker following Nicolas Jackson’s underwhelming first season within the Premier League.
Lengthy-term Blues goal Victor Osimhen is an alternative choice and is alleged to be eager on a transfer to the Premier League regardless of being provided a profitable change to Saudi Arabia.
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