Ivan Toney insists he’s focused on Brentford but admits he will be ‘ready’ for big transfer if offer arrives

He told talkSPORT: “I’m a Brentford player. I have a year left. Going into a major tournament, that is my main focus now. But after this, I’ll be going back to Brentford and I will be a Brentford player still. It’s nice to be linked with other clubs. But I’ve had this in the past. Nothing is done until it’s done. Like I said, I’m a Brentford player and I’m focused on doing well for Brentford for the upcoming season. That’s the main thing.”

When pressed on if he was ready for a big move, he replied: “Obviously, if it was to come, I would be ready. But I’ve got to remain focused and not let other things and other noise get the best of me and just focus on what I need to do for my club.”

After serving his ban, Toney scored four goals in his first five Premier League games back – leading to reports Brentford had slapped an £80 million ($102m) price tag on his head. However, he failed to score in any of his last 12 matches for the Bees and, as a result, that asking price may have tumbled, particularly as his contract expires in 2025. One of the most in-demand strikers may not have as much interest ahead of the new season, although a strong Euros could change that.

While speculation will continue to mount over Toney’s future, the former Peterborough United star will hope to feature regularly for England in the upcoming Euros – starting with their tournament opener against Serbia on Sunday.