Ivan Toney: West Ham edge into pole position to complete 'statement' signing - sources
There is a "good chance" that West Ham will win the race to sign Ivan Toney this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that he has learned from his contacts the Hammers are increasingly well placed to land the superstar striker now Arsenal have cooled their interest in him.
Brentford are ready to cash in on Toney this summer as he enters the final year of his contract.
The 28-year-old had been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer, but sources say that the Gunners are set to scrap their long-term interest.
Football Insider revealed that West Ham are now plotting a move for Toney in what will be a "statement signing" for the club.
West Ham have 'good chance' to land 'statement' Ivan Toney deal
The Hammers are eager to finally address their lack of depth up front and view Toney as their top target.
Chelsea are set to provide competition for Toney's signature but their ongoing financial problems could force them out of the race.
Speaking on Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, O'Rourke said: "There's now a good chance that Ivan Toney could end up at West Ham. It would be a statement signing.
"We know they have been lacking a number nine for a couple of seasons now.
"There's a lot of talk about Arsenal being interested in Toney but my understanding is that that their interest has cooled and they’re looking at other targets."
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