Chelsea is reportedly planning to sign a contract with Toney in the January transfer window, despite facing strong competition from Arsenal. Meanwhile, Brentford is demanding an £80 million fee for their star striker, who scored 20 goals in the previous Premier League season.
Victor Osimhen is also within Chelsea’s sights after an impressive performance for Napoli and the Nigerian national team. The player has hinted at a possible move to the Premier League next year.The Telegraph reports that the current wage structure could hinder Chelsea from signing both forwards. Journalist Ben Jacobs has confirmed that The Blues may not pursue Toney.Ben Jacobs asserts that the primary reason is Brentford’s rumored asking price nearing the £100 million mark. While Chelsea has financial strength, investing such a substantial amount in the winter transfer window for a 27-year-old player seems impractical.Instead, the London-based club might wait until the summer of 2024 before securing a deal for a world-class number 9.