“He will be a real success at Chelsea” – Troy Deeney urges Chelsea to sign €40m-rated star as Aubameyang replacement
According to reports, If Ivan Toney of Brentford keeps up his current form, Troy Deeney advises Chelsea to keep a watch on him.
A Premier League star Ivan Toney, a striker for Brentford, is expected to draw interest from teams like Chelsea if he maintains his impressive form, according to Troy Deeney.
The former Watford star who played for the Hornets for 11 years thinks Toney has what it takes to succeed. In the summer of 2020, Toney joined the Bees and has served as their protector ever since.
Deeney writes in his column for The Sun that the Brentford center-forward has the potential to be the Blues’ line-leader for a very long time. (h/t Metro.) The nine for Birmingham City believes Toney will succeed under Graham Potter.
“If he has the year he will likely have, even Chelsea will be keeping an eye on him. He could go there long-term and be a real success under Graham Potter.”
After a couple of successful seasons at Peterborough United in League One, Brentford brought the 26-year-old to the Championship. Toney had a record-breaking campaign in English football’s second tier, helping the Bees get promotion to the Premier League.
The English striker scored 12 goals in 33 appearances in the PL last season. And the 26-year-old has started the new campaign in red hot form.
Currently, at Chelsea, apart from Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, there seemingly is no other recognised centre-forward. The Gabonese arrived on transfer deadline day and has evidently struggled to settle in.
Thomas Tuchel was also sacked. The 33-year-old had previously played under the German. However, Potter has taken charge now. The former Brighton manager will have his own idea and style of play.
The Stamford Bridge side have had a hard time scoring goals. We have missed a presence in the box. The likes of Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling are not natural number nines.
Toney is someone who has grown into his role in West London at Brentford. Chelsea would not be a big change of scenery for the 26-year-old in terms of his personal life. However, it remains to be seen whether the Blues will go in for the striker in the coming years.