The player in question is Brentford and England star Ivan Toney, who is said to be a long-term target for the Gunners.
Based on recent speculation, Toney’s price tag has plummeted in recent weeks.
One recent report claimed that the Bees may look to slash their asking price to less than £50million due to a lack of interest in Toney, down from £80million-plus.
Meanwhile, Tony Cascarino recently suggested that the England international could be available for as little as £40million plus add-ons.
Now, according to The Times, Toney is available for £30million, as he is in the final year of his contract at the Gtech Community Stadium.
It’s interesting that there has been so little concrete speculation on Toney this summer after months of links with the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
However, it looks like it’s having the desired effect as far as the Gunners – and other suitors – are concerned.
The bidding war Brentford seemingly wanted hasn’t materialised. Now, they find themselves with a top asset whose value is dropping due to his contract situation.
