The 27-year-old's contract expires in 2025 and he is said to be keen on a move elsewhere to test himself at the highest level. Arsenal are linked with the forward, as are fellow London clubs Chelsea and Tottenham.
Sky Sports claimed this week that Brentford want £100m to part with the England international. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta addressed those reports at his press conference on Friday when directly asked about interest in Toney.
Arsenal transfer news: Brentford value Ivan Toney at £100m
He wouldn't reveal whether Toney is a player he wants to sign but said £100m is a price that is becoming increasingly popular. Arteta said: "I think there's been an evolution. I think we've gone from the 10s, to the 20s, to the 80s, to the 100s and there's been players who cost £220m, as well, so it's not as though we are getting used to it.
"It’s something that is happening and is happening more and more often. On other players and other clubs, what we are doing, there is no comment on that."
Frank held his press conference later in the day and has now given his verdict. He hinted that if Arsenal are spending over £100m on defensive midfielders such as Declan Rice, then Toney is definitely worth that amount.
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