{statorium_team tid=186 sid=343 text="Brentford"} striker {statorium_player pid=9705 sid=343 text="Ivan Toney's"} situation continues to be unclear as speculation about his future grows, with the possibility of him being part of the team for Sunday's match against {statorium_team tid=3 sid=343 text="Liverpool"} still undecided, according to manager Thomas Frank.
Toney Linked with Multiple Clubs Amid Transfer Rumors
The 28-year-old forward was notably absent from Brentford's lineup in their opening Premier League victory against {statorium_team tid=15 sid=343 text="Crystal Palace"}, further fueling rumors of a potential transfer. Toney has attracted interest from both the Saudi Pro League and several English teams. BBC Sport has confirmed that Brentford recently rejected a £35 million offer for the striker from Saudi Arabian club {statorium_team tid=712 sid=397 text="Al-Ahli"}.
Addressing the media, Frank said Toney could either be part of the matchday squad for the upcoming game against Liverpool or could miss out entirely. "He's trained well all week and with the right mindset. He could play, or he could be left out," Frank explained. The situation regarding Toney’s future, he emphasized, is still very much undecided.
Uncertain Future Looms for Toney and Brentford
Since joining Brentford from Peterborough United in 2020, Toney has been a key player for the Bees, netting 20 goals in 33 Premier League appearances during the 2022-23 campaign. His standout performances earned him a spot in the England squad that reached the European Championship final earlier this summer, despite being sidelined for a significant portion of the season due to an eight-month suspension for violating FA betting rules.
Frank chose not to comment further on any ongoing talks Toney might be engaged in with other clubs but reiterated his stance: "If he stays, I'm delighted; if he moves on, I’ll be pleased for him." As the end of the transfer window nears, the future of one of Brentford's star players remains in the balance.