will provide star man Ivan Toney a brand new contract to tie down their striker to a long-term deal, regardless of the striker being slapped with an eight-month ban by the FA. Toney accepted breaking the affiliation’s betting guidelines with 232 breaches between February 2017 and January 21, prompting the FA to droop him till subsequent 12 months.
The 27-year-old is unable to play once more till January 17, 2024, however after 20 objectives in 33 appearances this season there was curiosity in his companies from Brentford’s rivals.
had been stated to be a type of potential suitors as they're hoping to pair incoming boss with a brand new quantity 9, however the Bees will hope that a new contract for Toney and his eight-month ban shall be sufficient to discourage Todd Boehly’s outfit.
Brentford worth Toney at £100million and as they're resigned to shedding goalkeeper David Raya, hope to maintain their striker as boss Thomas Frank outlined that discussions are “ongoing” with gamers which have two years left on their offers - Toney’s contract expires in 2025.
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"His future is with Brentford, there’s little question about that," Frank stated. "It is an ongoing speak with all of our gamers once they hit that mark of round two years left. Will we need to let the contract run out or will we need to prolong it? Ivan is within the bracket of gamers we need to maintain. He's a prime participant and that's one thing we have to take into account."
Frank additionally felt that soccer wants to handle its relationship with playing, although admitted that any choice could be robust at a time when a number of Premier League groups have their very own betting companions and Brentford proprietor Matthew Benham made his fortune from the sector.
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"There is a matter we have to handle however the place is the right stability?" he stated. "Can soccer simply say 'no' and haven't any relationship with any betting corporations? I do not know."
Frank was unaware of the stipulations to the ban as Toney was banned from “all soccer and football-related exercise”, although is permitted to return to coaching from September 17. "We're ready for the knowledge, so we all know what we are able to do," Frank stated because the membership await the unbiased Regulatory Fee’s written causes for the ban.
"Can we method him, what's allowed to do within the first 4 months? One factor is for positive, we'll do all the things we are able to to be there for him, assist him, watch out for his psychological well being. He’s made some errors, however we have to be there and need to be there for him and assist him."