David Moyes has made it clear that securing a centre-forward is his utmost priority for the upcoming summer transfer window. West Ham has faced difficulties in finding a consistent goal-scoring option, despite the high-profile signings of Sebastien Haller and Gianluca Scamacca. Additionally, Michail Antonio, who has been plagued by fitness issues this season, is approaching his 34th birthday.
According to Football Insider, Toney is a highly sought-after player, and West Ham United are optimistic about reaching an agreement with him. The 28-year-old will have only one year left on his contract with Brentford in the upcoming summer, and he has openly expressed his desire to compete at a higher level.
Although Arsenal and Chelsea have been associated with the English player, both clubs have different priorities at the moment. Arsenal is rumored to have reduced their interest in Toney and is now focusing on younger alternatives. Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen are the top contenders for Mikel Arteta’s team.
On the other hand, Chelsea is in search of a number nine for their squad and has been linked with various options. However, the club needs to make sales before making significant investments in the summer, considering their substantial spending in recent transfer windows.
West Ham aims to take advantage of the instability among their London counterparts in order to gain an advantage in the pursuit of Toney. The potential transfer fee for Toney could surpass the £51 million that was spent on signing Lucas Paqueta from Lyon in 2022.