Al Ahli in a £35 million negotiations to sign Ivan Toney

Al Ahli are in advanced negotiations to sign Brentford forward Ivan Toney, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The England international was left out of Brentford’s squad for their opening Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday amid ongoing uncertainty regarding his future.

Al Ahli saw a £35 million approach rejected by Brentford last week, however the Saudi outfit have earmarked the 28-year-old as a priority target this summer, which suggests that their interest will not be diminished by the rejected offer.

Brentford are under pressure to find a solution to the current situation, as Toney has just one year remaining on his current deal. Should Thomas Frank’s side not facilitate his departure this summer, they risk losing their talisman on a free next year.

While Toney has previously attracted significant interest from other Premier League clubs, such as Arsenal and Chelsea, no move has come to fruition. Therefore, a move to Saudi Arabia looks the most likely conclusion