Brentford Coach Addresses Ivan Toney’s Future Amid Saudi Interest

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has addressed the growing speculation around Ivan Toney’s future, following the club’s receipt of an approach from Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli for the England striker.

Thomas Frank confirmed that Ivan Toney’s omission from the squad in Brentford’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace was due to transfer interest.

“There’s a lot going on with Ivan; there’s some transfer interest,” Frank explained to Sky Sports. “Because of all that, we decided not to involve him in the match day squad.”

Despite Ivan Toney’s absence, Brentford secured a 2-1 victory, with Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa stepping up in attack.

When pressed on whether this marks the end of Toney’s time at Brentford, Frank remained cautious: “Who knows? There’s interest, but nothing is close.”

The manager’s comments suggest a future still undecided for Ivan Toney, who remains a key figure for the Bees despite the transfer buzz.