**Ivan Toney Warned Against Saudi Arabia Move Amid Transfer Interest**

Ivan Toney has been cautioned that a move to the Saudi Pro League would be a waste of his peak years, amid interest from Al-Ahli and other clubs.

Toney was left out of Brentford’s squad for their Premier League season opener against Crystal Palace on Sunday, as the Bees earned a 2-1 win without him.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank confirmed ahead of the match that Toney had been left out due to transfer interest, with Al-Ahli considering making an improved offer for the striker after having an initial £35million bid rejected.

Brentford are maintaining an asking price of £60m, but Al-Ahli’s next offer could be between £45-£50m.

Ivan Toney was left out of Brentford’s squad against Crystal Palace amid transfer interest

Former Premier League winner Chris Sutton has warned Toney against making the move to Saudi Arabia, suggesting it would be a waste of his prime years.

Sutton believes Toney has all the attributes to succeed in the Premier League and should prioritize staying in England over a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.

“At this stage of his career, I think Saudi is a no-no,” Sutton said. “He has proven himself in the Premier League and has all the attributes. His link-up play, physicality, set-piece ability, and all-round play have developed really well.”

Sutton suggested Toney could be a good fit for a Premier League giant like Manchester United, who are currently striker-less.

Chris Sutton has warned Toney risks wasting his peak if he makes the move to Saudi Arabia

Toney has previously spoken about signing for a “top club” that is fighting for titles, but Sutton believes he should prioritize his footballing career over a lucrative move.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has admitted he hopes a transfer can be completed soon, saying: “A deal is not close but we hope it will be. He has been one of our best players, if not our best player over a long spell.”

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has admitted he hopes a transfer can be completed soon

Toney has scored 72 goals in 141 appearances for Brentford and broke the 20-goal barrier in the 2022-23 Premier League season.