Ivan Toney’s whopping Saudi salary demands ‘leaked’ as Brentford star edges towards lucrative transfer
IVAN TONEY’s salary demands have reportedly been leaked as he closes on a move to Saudi Arabia.
The striker has long been linked with an exit from the GTech Community Stadium.
Toney, 28, had often spoken about taking the next step in his career, and with less than a year on his contract, a move is set to happen.
The Bees had always been keen on keeping hold of their star but have opted to cash in rather than lose him for nothing next summer.
The club are demanding £50million for Toney and Al-Alhi are considering making a second offer.
The Saudi outfit have already seen an offer of £35m rejected by the Bees.
However, should they sort out a deal with Brentford, they will need to agree on personal terms with Toney.
TalkSPORT has claimed that England International is demanding an annual salary of £17m (£326,923 per week).
The report adds that Toney is also asking for an accommodation allowance, which is expected to double the total.
Al-Alhi are not the only club interested in Toney as reports have also linked Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal to the striker.
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Before Brentford’s win against Crystal Palace on the weekend, manager Thomas Frank gave an update on Toney’s future.
The Dane had left Toney out of the squad for the first game of the season as there was “interest” in him.
Frank said: “There is a lot of things going on for Ivan, especially on transfers.
“There is some transfer interest.
“Nothing closed yet, but things are happening, so because of all that, we decided not to be involved in the squad.”
Frank would have been pleased to see his side pick up their first win of the league campaign without their talisman.
The club signed Igor Thiago earlier this year in a £30m deal from Club Brugge to replace Toney.
However, he is on the sidelines after picking up an injury in pre-season.
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