“Bad News” – Rio Ferdinand shuts down Arsenal transfer hope with ruthless response

Ivan Toney, a forward for Brentford, is still being linked to a transfer to Arsenal before making his Premier League comeback, but Rio Ferdinand, a legend at Manchester United, does not see Toney moving to North London.

Rio Ferdinand has dismissed Arsenal’s hopes of completing a historic January transfer for Ivan Toney, a striker for Brentford.

The Gunners, who have seen their Premier League title challenge falter due to a bad run of form, are in desperate need of attacking recruits. Liverpool eliminated Mikel Arteta’s team from the FA Cup, and they also missed a lot of opportunities.

Toney, a star for Brentford, has been a long-term option for the Gunners. He has been frequently linked to a move to the Emirates, particularly as his return to the Premier League following his betting ban draws near.

Ferdinand, a former Manchester United player, isn’t sure if he will be moving to North London for a lucrative salary, though. “No way,” he said, in an interview with his podcast Vibe with Five. Don’t go to Arsenal, Toney. From a Brentford supporter to you. Information.

The 27-year-old Toney will soon be back from his betting ban. For Brentford B’s team against Southampton under-23s, he scored a hat-trick.

The striker stated: “It’s always unfinished business when you haven’t been playing for a while” prior to making a comeback to action. It exists in your mind. I feel like I can’t wait to return and surprise everyone by doing something.

Ivan Toney is closing in on his Brentford return ( Image: Getty Images)

I am aware that many people are wondering, “Can he do this, can he do that?,” or “How’s he going to be when he gets back?” I’ll just do what I do best on the pitch because I know what I’m capable of.

Toney is still rumored to be leaving Brentford, so any team hoping to sign him will have a difficult time obtaining his services. With eighteen months remaining on his deal, Toney’s Bees team is reportedly willing to demand more than £100 million in order to cash in.

Thomas Frank, the manager of Brentford, recently discussed a possible deal and emphasized the club’s high expectations for the striker. “He’s a Brentford player, he’s here,” the Dane stated at a press conference. It’s obvious that we’ve been lacking in offensive players, so I don’t see why we should sell him. I hope he stays here for a very long time.

Furthermore, he said, “If I could ever, ever, ever recommend something, and it’s not for me to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’, that’s up to Phil [Giles] and Matthew [Benham], I would say it needs to be an unbelievable price.”

After moving from Peterborough to Brentford in 2020, Toney made 124 appearances and scored 68 goals, 32 of which came in the Premier League.