Gabriel Jesus made an appearance for Arsenal on the right wing, continuing a trend in which the Brazilian was used outside of the center of the field. The decision is fascinating given that TEAMtalk is now more strongly than ever connecting Ivan Toney with a cross-capital crossover.
The Brentford striker is reportedly set to leave the club shortly, with the “latest conversations between both parties [having been] happening as recently as a few days ago,” according to the source. Tottenham and Chelsea are also interested.
The English international is the missing piece in the puzzle for Ian Wright’s former team, who have recently lacked punch from their traditional strikers, according to the Highbury great.
Eddie Nketiah and Kai Havertz, who play as options through the middle for Jesus at center forward, have combined for just four goals this season. While Folarin Balogun, a graduate of Arsenal’s academy, was sold in the summer, Leandro Trossard and Martinelli can also play there.
Toney is thought to be worth around £80 million to Brentford, having netted 63 in 111 appearances for the Bees after joining for just £5m from Peterborough United in 2020.
