Chelsea reportedly eyes Brentford’s striker Ivan Toney for a January move but might need to sell midfielder Conor Gallagher to facilitate the acquisition, as per recent reports. Concurrently, Arsenal maintains a strong interest in Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, while Kalvin Phillips has signaled his readiness to depart Manchester City in the upcoming transfer window.
To enable a move for Toney, whose 20 league goals last season made a mark, Chelsea could potentially raise funds through Gallagher’s sale. The club is rumored to demand £50 million for Gallagher, aiming to align with Financial Fair Play guidelines and offset their expenditures.
Several clubs, including Newcastle, Tottenham, and West Ham, have been linked with Gallagher, with previous bids of around £40 million in the summer falling short. However, an increased offer next month might sway Chelsea to greenlight the transfer.
Chelsea is keen on securing a new striker in January, with Ivan Toney reportedly on Mauricio Pochettino’s wishlist. Nevertheless, financial requirements dictate that the club sells players beforehand, with Gallagher’s sale seen as financially beneficial due to his status as a home-grown player.
Brentford values Toney at up to £80 million, and Arsenal holds an additional interest in the striker apart from Chelsea’s pursuit.
