Leeds United have moved on from their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur target Ivan Toney
Tottenham appear in a fresh report from TEAMtalk, which explains that Ivan Toney’s situation in Saudi Arabia may open a path back to the Premier League in January. The report notes that Leeds United have stepped away from the chase for three clear financial reasons, but several top-flight clubs still keep an eye on him as they monitor his position with interest.
Meanwhile, Toney’s move to Al-Ahli in 2024 gave him a major salary and strong scoring form, and he has kept that rhythm with 41 goals in 59 matches. However, the 28-year-old forward faded after he left England, and that change now influences how people view his future. Moreover, the same report suggests that he wants another push for a World Cup place, which puts the focus back on the possibility of a Premier League return.
At the same time, Tottenham and Everton show the strongest interest, and Spurs stay involved as they look closely at striking options for their attack. They are also checking players abroad, but Toney sits in that group because Thomas Frank knows him well from Brentford. While Spurs may lean towards a wide forward, they have not closed the door on a central striker, and their talks with Toney show they want to keep every route open.
How can Thomas Frank use the Al-Ahli striker at Spurs?
Tottenham fans have been discussing and debating the prospect of signing the 29-year-old English striker. There will be strong justifications behind both positives and negatives regarding such a move. There can be an argument that the North London club needs a clinical striker who scores in decisive moments, and Toney is one such player, because he has delivered the goods in both the Premier League and the Saudi League.
Moreover, he should have familiarity with Thomas Frank’s tactics, as he has played under him at Brentford, which will allow him to settle at Tottenham quickly if he does sign for the club.
However, the whole situation gets harder to judge once his wages enter the conversation, and the numbers raise eyebrows across England because few clubs want to match a weekly salary near the £400,000 mark. Additionally, questions keep rising about whether he truly intends to walk away from such a lucrative contract, and those doubts weaken the case for any January attempt.
Even so, Toney’s strengths are clear, and he would give Spurs a strong focal point, while his movement in the box and his ability to hold the ball would stretch opponents and bring runners into the game. Furthermore, his pressing intensity will suit Frank’s tactics, and that blend makes him a tempting option. If people consider the footballing aspect, he is the right choice, but the financial aspect blocks the path, and Spurs may need to wait for a more realistic opening.
