According to manager Thomas Frank, Ivan Toney would only consider leaving if Brentford presented an offer of an exceptionally high value.

Ivan Toney, the talented striker for Brentford, will only be sold if the club receives an “unbelievable” offer, according to manager Thomas Frank. Toney’s future has been a subject of speculation as his eight-month betting ban is coming to an end. While he could make his return against Nottingham Forest on January 20, there have been reports linking him with a move away during the winter transfer window, with Arsenal and Chelsea among the interested clubs.

When asked about Toney’s potential departure, Frank expressed confidence that the player would stay at Brentford beyond January. “He is a Brentford player. He is here, we miss a few offensive players and I cannot see why we should sell him. I would love to have him here for a long time,” Frank stated. However, he did mention that if an “unbelievable” offer were to come in, it would be considered.

Toney, who scored an impressive 20 goals in 33 appearances for Brentford in the Premier League last season, faced a setback after breaking Football Association betting rules, resulting in an initial 11-month suspension. However, this was reduced by three months due to his diagnosis of a gambling addiction.

Brentford has struggled without Toney’s goal-scoring prowess and currently find themselves in 16th place in the Premier League table, just four points above the relegation zone. Frank acknowledged the team’s current difficult period, stating, “We are clearly in a sticky patch and a spell we would like to get out of as quick as possible. It happens every year and to every team anywhere in the world. Hopefully, it is only the one spell we will have this year. We are in it now and we will get through it as quickly as possible.”

In the upcoming FA Cup third-round match against Wolves, Brentford will be seeking revenge for their 4-1 defeat last month. Frank emphasized the team’s desire to go on a cup run and assured that they would field a strong team to secure a victory. He also expressed his frustration with the concept of replays in cup competitions, stating, “I don’t understand why we have replays because we have enough games. I really enjoy the two cup tournaments in England. Obviously, the FA Cup is the most historic one. It is fantastic to play in, and we should care about it, but the replays kill it, more than making it better.”