Tottenham tipped to beat West Ham to 'brilliant' Ivan Toney signing - expert

Tottenham have been tipped to beat West Ham to the signing of Brentford striker Ivan Toney in this summer's transfer window.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson explained that the club will be disappointed if they miss out on Toney, with "no better opportunity" to secure his signature.

Despite previous links to North London rivals Arsenal, it is narrowing to a two-horse race to sign the 28-year-old, with the path clearing for Ange Postecoglou's side.

Football Insider previously reported that Toney could cost just £40million, with Brentford expected to allow him to depart when the transfer window opens.

Tottenham tipped to beat West Ham to Ivan Toney transfer

It was also revealed by Football Insider that the striker had his eye on a move to Chelsea after being named as a potential transfer target at Stamford Bridge.

Toney scored 20 Premier League goals in his last full season, while his recent involvement in the England squad making him even more valuable, Robinson explained.

"There's no better opportunity to go and get Ivan Toney," he told Football Insider.

"Arsenal had been linked with him since January with a huge clamour that they could sign him in January, but that link has gone away.

"It looks like Tottenham will go up against West Ham for his signature.

"If it's Tottenham against West Ham, you'd like to fancy your chances from a Tottenham point of view of persuading him to join.

"They can get a brilliant player in Toney, with his international experience, a proven goalscorer in the Premier League with Brentford.

"There's a lack of competition for a player like him. There are going to be other suitors, but look at the clubs going in for him.

"Tottenham will be disappointed if they miss out. If the club want him, go and get him now, there will not be a better opportunity."

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