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Toney in shock link with Spurs
Ivan Toney could be set for a shock reunion with former Brentford boss Thomas Frank at Tottenham.
The 29-year-old left England for Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli in the summer of 2024 after a hugely successful time with The Bees where he scored 72 goals in 141 appearances.
Toney has not featured with England since his departure, but reports suggest he could make a return to the Premier League in a bid to boost his chances of going to next summer’s World Cup.”Ivan Toney could be handed a mid-season World Cup lifeline after Premier League interest in the striker emerges,” The Sun writes.
“The former Brentford man continues to score goals in Saudi Arabia but is not currently in the mix for his country under Thomas Tuchel with just over six months to go until USA 2026 despite scoring 11 times in 15 matches this season.
“Toney, 29, may yet get the chance to prove himself back in England, though, after talkSPORT report that Thomas Frank is open to signing the striker again.
“With Spurs struggling for goals and Toney keen to push his case again, the two could scratch each other’s backs.
“It is claimed that with Richarlison being a long-term target for Al-Ahli, who Toney has scored 41 times for in 18 months and just 59 matches, movement could follow.”
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West Ham serious about Mainoo
West Ham want to sign Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United on loan in January.
Mainoo has struggled to establish himself in Ruben Amorim’s midfield so far this season, leading to speculation about his future at Old Trafford.
According to a report in The Sun, West Ham are ready to offer the England international a “guaranteed starting spot”.
The outlet writes: “West Ham have emerged as suitors for Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo over a potential six-month loan move in January.
“Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that West Ham are reportedly ready to offer Mainoo a ‘guaranteed starting spot’ to coax the youngster away from Old Trafford until the end of the season.
“Romano said on his Here We Go Podcast: ‘Kobbie would still be open for a loan move in the January transfer window.
“‘He would like to go and play on a straight loan, six months and then back to Man Utd.
“‘Now it depends on the club. It depends on if Man Utd will find another player in the middle.
“‘It depends on what Ruben Amorim wants to do, because the desire for him would be to keep the same squad in terms of players leaving in the January window.
“‘West Ham for example for sure are offering a guaranteed starting spot to Mainoo.”
“‘Despite Mainoo’s reported interest in a move away, SunSport understands that the club have no intention of allowing him to leave in the January window.'”
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Eichhorn also wanted by Arsenal
The Sun claims Manchester United and Arsenal are leading the chase for 16-year-old midfielder Kennet Eichhorn.
Friday’s Paper Round suggested The Red Devils and Liverpool are interested in the Hertha Berlin star – but it appears Arsenal are also among the teams interested.
Eichhorn is an under-17 international with Germany and has featured in nine of his club’s games so far this season.
The outlet notes: “Manchester United and Arsenal are leading the chase for a German schoolboy talent who is already being compared to World Cup and Champions League winner Toni Kroos.
“The Premier League giants are plotting moves for 16-year-old Hertha Berlin midfield sensation Kennet Eichhorn even though he can’t leave Germany until 2027.
“That has caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs in the world with United, Liverpool, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain having sent scouts to watch him live.
“Sport-Bild report that Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also keen.”
Kennet Eichhorn of Germany U17 celebrates after scoring against Luxembourg U17 last month
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