Ivan Toney transfer twist as Brentford striker left out after Frank confirms talks for Arsenal target

Ivan Toney has been left out of the Brentford squad for Sunday s clash with Crystal Palace as manager Thomas Frank confirmed his absence is due to a lot of transfer interest .

Toney has made clear his desire to leave the Bees, who want £60m for their talisman as he entered the final year of his contract.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have all been , but have been put off both by the transfer fee, which they deem extortionate as they could wait and sign him for nothing next summer, and his £13m salary demand, which works out to around £250,000 per week.

Despite the speculation surround his future, Frank revealed in his pre-match press conference that Toney was ready to play his part on Sunday.

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