Jeff Stelling tells in-demand striker to snub Arsenal transfer and join Tottenham instead

Jeff Stelling, the renowned sports presenter, has shared his thoughts on where Ivan Toney should head next, suggesting that the Brentford striker would be better suited to Tottenham than Arsenal.

The Gunners have been linked with a £40million move for Toney as they look to bolster their attacking options, but Stelling doesn't see him fitting in at the Emirates Stadium.

Toney, who has made waves in the Premier League since helping Brentford secure promotion from the Championship, is expected to be on the move as his contract nears its end. Several top clubs are reportedly interested in securing his services, but Stelling believes Spurs could be the perfect fit for the prolific forward.

Speaking on TalkSport, he said: "My next thought is about Ivan Toney. We know, we know, I don't need to be worried about being disrespectful because we know he is going to be on the move. We were talking about Spurs for Eberechi Eze, but Ivan Toney. No, I don't see him as an Arsenal player, I don't see him joining any of the top four as they are now.

"Toney is pretty much the finished article, but I think the obvious choice for Ivan Toney is Tottenham. I think if they want somebody who is the nearest thing you can get to a Harry Kane, who can influence the game in all areas of the pitch, who scores goals as well, come deep, he can lead the line brilliantly.

Thomas Frank, the boss at Brentford, has admitted that his leading scorer, who has netted 35 times in his two full Premier League seasons, is likely to depart this summer, but he won't be let go without a fight.

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"It is relatively obvious that Ivan Toney will probably be sold this summer," he revealed to Danish media earlier in February. "We also know what he is worth. I don't think there are many strikers in the world who are better than him right now. He is a really skilled striker who is in his prime football age.

"Personally, as a coach, I would prefer to keep Toney but one day it could be fun to see him on a top team. This winter we actually had no offers for him, but it will surprise me if there aren't a lot of clubs that will be interested in him."