Brentford's Sensational Striker Ivan Toney Set for Blockbuster £80m January Transfer - Exclusive!

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

THE TIMES

Brentford is anticipating offers from Premier League clubs for Ivan Toney in January, once the English striker completes his eight-month suspension for breaking gambling regulations. They have set an £80m price tag on him.

Al Ittihad, the Saudi Arabian club, has once again expressed their desire to sign Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. The proposed deal would make him the highest-paid player globally.

Several top sprinters from around the world were part of a thrilling incident on Thursday evening when two golf buggies collided, resulting in one athlete getting fragments of glass in his eye. This unfortunate incident caused a postponement of the semi-finals for the men's 200m event at the World Athletics Championships.

Al Ittihad has presented Mohamed Salah with an offer reminiscent of David Beckham's to entice him to come to Saudi Arabia.

Real Sociedad is currently leading the race to secure the signing of Kieran Tierney, as negotiations with Arsenal for a season-long loan deal are still underway.

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Following a lackluster beginning to the season, Erik ten Hag has enlisted the participation of four U21 players to undergo training alongside the Manchester United first team.

Lewis Wilson, a former teammate of Ivan Toney at Northampton, has been issued a three-month football ban by the FA. This ban comes as a result of an investigation into a boys' trip to Ibiza, during which betting tips were shared on WhatsApp, involving the Brentford striker.

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Ivan Toney may be in high demand in January upon his return to action, as Arsenal initiates a summer fire sale at the Emirates Stadium. The club aims to generate £100m by offloading up to nine players from Mikel Arteta's squad.

Fulham is considering a potential transfer for AZ Alkmaar's defender, Yukinari Sugawara, as they assess alternative options in case Kenny Tete leaves.

Angel Di Maria has disclosed that he received lucrative salary offers from Saudi Arabian clubs but decided to make a comeback to Benfica instead.

Former Aston Villa and Angel City sporting director, Eni Aluko, has joined forces with a new multi-club ownership group that vows to inject $100m (£78.6m) into women's football clubs across Europe and Latin America.

Luke Shaw is facing a prolonged absence due to a muscle injury.

Jay Stansfield has solidified his commitment to Fulham by agreeing to a fresh four-year contract, which includes an optional additional year.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United are close to agreeing a one-year contract with Jonny Evans in a move that could raise fresh doubts over Harry Maguire's future at Old Trafford.

Manchester City are set to make a second bid for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes after an opening proposal of around £47m was rejected.

THE GUARDIAN

Luis Rubiales, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), intends to step down on Friday following FIFA disciplinary proceedings regarding his behavior during the Women's World Cup final in Sydney last Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur have not reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest regarding the fee for Brennan Johnson. Nottingham Forest remains firm on their £40m asking price for the forward. This ongoing disagreement may potentially open the door for Chelsea, who have expressed interest in the 22-year-old.

Manchester City will not pursue a deal for midfielder Matheus Nunes from Wolves if they do not consider it financially beneficial.

Arsenal are in talks with Monaco about the sale of Folarin Balogun, with the Ligue 1 club closer to a deal than any of a series of interested buyers, including Chelsea.

DAILY EXPRESS

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been handed a boost in his pursuit of Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo.

EVENING STANDARD

Arsenal have been handed a major fitness boost, with Gabriel Jesus returning to training on Thursday.

Brentford have made an improved club-record £34.2m bid for Fiorentina winger Nicolas Gonzalez.

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