‘It’s obvious’… 27-year-old striker now makes transfer claim that will be music to Newcastle’s ears

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Newcastle United will be paying very close attention to what Ivan Toney has just said about his future at Brentford.

The former Toon striker is due to return for the Bees this weekend following the end of his ban. Ivan Toney has not featured all season due to being suspended for betting, but that will come to an end on Saturday evening.

Throughout his ban, there has been speculation over his future with Brentford. He was even tipped as a potential target for Newcastle, although a move to Arsenal appeared to be his preference.

While returning to Newcastle feels incredibly unlikely, that does not mean that the Magpies will not be interested in the England international’s next move – and he has made it very clear that there will be a move if he gets his own way.

What Ivan Toney has said about his Brentford future

Toney has spoke to Sky Sports about his future, and admitted that he wants to leave Brentford and join a ‘top club’ at some point in his career.

“You can never predict when is the right time to move elsewhere, but I think it’s obvious I want to play for a top club,” he said.

“Everybody wants to play for a top club, that is fighting for titles. Whether it’s this January that is the right time for a club to come in and pay the right money, who knows?

“But my main focus is to do what I do on the pitch, and let the background work take care of itself.”

Newcastle will earn some money if Brentford sell Toney

Tell us what you really think, Ivan…

Brentford have stood by Toney during his ban, and he is already talking about leaving just days before his return. It is hardly a good look, but it will be music to the ears of Newcastle United, who will benefit financially from his next move.

That is because of a sell-on clause that they included when they sold the 27-year-old to Peterborough United in 2018.

Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony has explained that his club will receive a percentage of whatever profit Brentford get from selling Toney, who they bought for £10million. Then 30% of Peterborough’s cut will go to Newcastle, due to the terms agreed when they sold him more than five years ago.

It might not be much of a cut, but every little helps – especially at a time when Newcastle are looking to increase their revenue as they continue to be hamstrung by profit and sustainability rules.