Arsenal’s Transfer Target Ivan Toney’s Uncertainty Delays Deal

Arsenal’s efforts to secure the services of Ivan Toney from Brentford may experience a delay until the summer, as the striker is hesitant to depart from his current club swiftly. Toney, who is expected to resume playing after the Christmas break, has been associated with a transfer to the Gunners. However, he believes he owes a debt of gratitude to Brentford and manager Thomas Frank due to his betting suspension, which prompts him to prioritize fulfilling his obligations to them. While Arsenal is believed to be the frontrunner in acquiring his talents, Toney’s allegiance to Brentford might postpone any prospective transfer. Ian Maatsen, a young player for Chelsea, is contemplating leaving the club if he does not get more opportunities to play under coach Mauricio Pochettino. The left-back, who was previously rumored to be transferring to Burnley during the summer, has faced difficulties in establishing himself in the starting lineup and has been demoted from the Netherlands senior squad to the Under-21s. Maatsen has expressed his intentions to seek a different path if the circumstances remain unchanged, emphasizing his desire for more playing time and his ambition to participate in the European Championship. Dragusin Draws Interest

In the upcoming January transfer window, several Premier League teams, including Arsenal, Tottenham, and Newcastle, are showing keen interest in acquiring the services of Radu Dragusin, a talented Romanian defender currently playing for Genoa. At just 21 years old, Dragusin has showcased his abilities throughout the season, catching the attention of these clubs. With a modest price tag of £26 million, he presents an enticing opportunity for these teams. Having started in all 12 league matches for Genoa and even scoring a match-winning goal in his latest outing, Dragusin’s potential availability may ignite a competitive bidding process among these interested clubs, as they seek to bolster their squads. In January, Chelsea is considering the possibility of bringing back Andrey Santos, a midfielder who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest. Despite being signed for a significant amount of money from Vasco de Gama, the 19-year-old Brazilian has not had much playing time at Forest, only appearing in two matches for a total of 96 minutes. Chelsea sees Santos as a promising player and might use a break clause in his loan agreement to recall him to Stamford Bridge. Santos has already showcased his potential by leading Brazil to victory in the South American Under-20 Championship.