A new report has shed light on how realistic a deal for Ivan Toney is for Tottenham during the upcoming transfer window.
As the January window draws closer, the transfer stories are starting to dominate the headlines, and from a Spurs perspective, the former Brentford striker is becoming one of the most heavily linked players.
A number of outlets have claimed that Tottenham are now set to turn to Toney to solve their striker woes, with the striker thought to be keen on a Premier League return to boost his chances of going to the World Cup.
Spurs fans will also be aware that in last month’s fan forum, Thomas Frank said that he would be happy to work with Toney at Tottenham.
Tottenham are unlikely to sign Ivan Toney in January
However, a new update in talkSPORT has now claimed that the England international is unlikely to arrive in the Premier League in January.
The report says that Frank would love to reunite with the 29-year-old and that Everton have also shown an interest in offering the striker a route back to the Premier League.
However, it is revealed that Saudi tax rules mean that Toney will take a massive financial hit if he decides to leave Al-Ahli in January.
Additionally, the report asserts that the former Brentford star acknowledges that he is unlikely to force himself into the England squad for the World Cup even if he returns to the Premier League in January.
Spurs have a strategy to get around Toney’s tax complications
Interestingly, it was reported by TEAMtalk a week ago that Tottenham could come up with a unique formula to overcome Toney’s tax complications.
The outlet suggested that the Lilywhites are looking to sign the centre-forward on loan, as it allows Al-Ahli to protect their investment, claiming that it is the ‘only viable path’ for a January deal.
Meanwhile, one former Tottenham player is convinced that Spurs would have already spoken to Toney about a transfer, insisting that the former Bees star would be a perfect fit for the North Londoners.