According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur have been given a ‘huge boost’ as they look to sign England international Ivan Toney from Brentford this summer.

Toney missed the start of this season as he served a nine-month betting ban but he returned to action in January and he’s helped to ease Brentford’s relegation fears.

The 28-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in 2022/23 as he scored 20 goals in his 33 Premier League appearances and he has been heavily linked with several Big Six clubs in recent months.

Financial fair play issues impacted most Premier League clubs in January. This made a move during the winter window unlikely, but he is expected to leave Brentford this summer.

Toney to replace Harry Kane?

Spurs did not sign a natural replacement for Kane last summer but one of their priorities ahead of next season will be to sign a new striker and Toney is a possible option.

They were expected to face competition from Arsenal and Chelsea for Toney as the two Premier League clubs are also in the market for a new forward.