“He’s ready and excited to join this Premier League team as soon as possible. This club should be ready to welcome him. Joining this team is his childhood dream” – Fabrizio Romano explains why the 27-year-old target is inclined to opt for Arsenal instead of Chelsea.

Brentford’s Ivan Toney, amid interest from clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea, is currently serving a suspension for gambling rule violations and is set to return in January.

Expressing the desire to join a top-tier club, the 27-year-old may find the prospect of moving to Arsenal or Chelsea appealing.

Journalist Dean Jones suggests that Toney would likely choose Arsenal over Chelsea, citing Chelsea’s current period of uncertainty, their recent midtable finish, and potential challenges in securing Champions League qualification as factors that could impact their attractiveness to top players.

Jones pointed out that Chelsea has Nicolas Jackson, a center-forward, but his goal-scoring has been subpar this season. Additionally, with Christopher Nkunku returning and various forwards in their ranks, Chelsea’s future trajectory remains uncertain. In contrast, Arsenal’s established vision, including a Champions League place and Premier League title contention, makes them a more attractive prospect. Despite Eddie Nketiah, not being on Toney’s level, the clarity of Arsenal’s footballing vision could sway Toney in their favor if given a straightforward choice.

Contrastingly, Arsenal is currently excelling at the highest level, having been the Premier League runners-up last season and currently leading the league table.

Furthermore, Arsenal has a pressing need for a prolific goalscorer, making Toney a crucial addition to their first team.

It wouldn’t be unexpected if the 27-year-old opts to join Arsenal in the upcoming months.

The forthcoming weeks will reveal which of the two clubs presents a concrete proposal to secure his signature.