“It is a massive week for Brentford and for Ivan Toney,” says ESPN’s Mark Ogden.
The Bees striker has not yet agreed a deal to leave the club, but he has been linked to the Saudi Pro League and several English clubs in this transfer window.
BBC Sport understands Brentford have turned down a £35m bid for Toney from Saudi side Al-Ahli.
“I get the impression that he is not totally sold on going to Saudi Arabia,” said Ogden on the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily Podcast. “But Brentford want the money because he is out of contract next summer.
“It might not be the challenge he wants, but he is 28-years-old and the money is ridiculous. Football fans will say they are all on life-changing money as it is but this really is that. He has not had the smoothest of careers and he has had to work his way to the top.
“I think he has waited until the end of the window just in case a club like Manchester United or Arsenal decided he is too good to miss out on. And I think he is. The fee for him is not massive, but clubs are probably put off because of balancing profit and sustainability rules.
“It is a sad situation and a bit of a mess that Toney might have to leave the Premier League.”
BBC Sport