Chelsea are making a late push to sign top Premier League striker Ivan Toney as they look to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes.
The club has reportedly set sights on Brentford's star forward after missing out on their primary target, Napoli's Victor Osimhen.
Chelsea's summer spending spree has already seen them bring in 12 new players, but manager Enzo Maresca is still in search of a reliable No. 9.
With just days left before the transfer window closes on August 30, Chelsea made a move to sign Brentford's top striker. The forward has attracted significant interest from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli, who have reportedly made an "incredible" offer to lure him to the Middle East.
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Despite the lucrative offer on the table, Chelsea are hoping to convince Toney to stay in the Premier League.
The club believe the appeal of remaining in England, where he has already made a name for himself, could be a decisive factor. This approach comes after Chelsea's unsuccessful attempt to bring in Osimhen from Napoli earlier in the window.
Toney, who has been linked with several top clubs, including Arsenal, now faces a crucial decision about his future. He has yet to feature this season, and the clock is ticking for him to resolve his next move.
Chelsea will be back in action on Thursday as they take on Servette in the second leg of their Conference League playoff. With a 2-0 lead from the first leg, the Blues will hope to continue their strong start to the season, possibly with a new striker in their ranks.
