Ivan Toney Joins Al-Ahli for £40m

Ivan Toney has transferred from Brentford to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli for a fee of £40 million. Toney, who scored 72 goals in 141 appearances for Brentford and was instrumental in their promotion to the Premier League, faced an eight-month ban for breaching betting rules last season. Despite interest from top Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, no bids materialized, allowing Al-Ahli to secure the striker's services. Brentford's head coach Thomas Frank praised Toney for his contributions, calling him a 'Brentford legend.' Toney's move to Saudi Arabia raises questions about the future of his international career with England, especially after being part of the squad for Euro 2024.