John Obi Mikel, a former midfielder for Chelsea, has urged Arsenal to pursue Premier League-proven star as they aim for the league title.
Ivan Toney has been a prominent player, regularly helping Brentford finish strong in the middle of the league.
The 28-year-old striker has made 141 appearances for the Bees in all competitions, tallying 72 goals and dishing out 23 assists.
Mikel thinks that Toney's goal-scoring prowess might be the clincher for Mikel Arteta's team, who lost the league in his last two seasons.
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Mikel Obi on Ivan Toney
Arsenal and Tottenham were among the elite teams who took notice of Toney after he scored an incredible 20 goals two seasons ago and Mikel has urged them to go for the forward.
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Speaking to BeIN Sports, Obi Mikel emphasised how crucial it is for Arsenal to get a goal scorer with experience like Toney.
Mikel said, “I think a club like Arsenal. He has been linked with Arsenal for quite some time now… They will need someone like that, a goalscorer.
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“Havertz is doing really well but Arsenal will need somebody like that, a proven goalscorer. I look at him and I think he has still got a lot to give in the Premier League.
“I think he will probably go to a club in the Premier League. I really think Arsenal will suit Ivan Toney or (Aston) Villa.
In an attempt to strengthen their attacking squad, Arsenal has been linked to other strikers, such as Santiago Gimenez of Feyenoord and Alexander Isak of Newcastle United.
Meanwhile, Arsenal easily defeated Wolves 2-0 at the Emirate Stadium to start their Premier League campaign.