West Ham could make a summer swoop for prolific Championship striker Ivan Toney according to a report from Eurosport.
Naturally, plenty of Hammers fans, as well as a selection of detracting Brentford supporters, have been discussing the potential deal.
The 24-year-old has been masterly in front of goal this season and leads the way in the Championship scoring charts with 22, five ahead of his nearest rival Adam Armstong, who has also been linked with the Irons.
However, with claims that the west Londoners would be looking for a minimum of £20m for the predator who has fired them to the top of the Championship table, both sets of fans have their reservations over this transfer rumour.
Here’s a pick of the reactions from Twitter from dissenting Irons and Brentford fans, with some hailing Toney as “Premier League quality”…
Twitter: @WHUFCFZ @Eurosport_UK @TheAthleticUK No-one will get him for as little as that. He’s scored 22 goals and added 7 a… https://t.co/KGPvroNYaw (@Brentfurd)
Twitter: @WHUFCFZ @Eurosport_UK @TheAthleticUK Another classic Sullivan nonsense bid. £20m wouldn’t get his left leg. (@irons85858585)
Twitter: @Brentfurd @WHUFCFZ @Eurosport_UK @TheAthleticUK £20m is laughable. Try £40m (@alexrcole)
Twitter: @westham_hub @Eurosport_UK @TheAthleticUK Firstly, if we go up he stays, secondly he’s got 4 years left on his deal… https://t.co/IcIIdLuhnt (@rmbfc1)
Twitter: @westham_hub @Eurosport_UK @TheAthleticUK Keep Dreaming
(@SupermanGavo)
Twitter: @imjustemilio @WHUFCFZ @Eurosport_UK @TheAthleticUK He’s Premier League quality. (@alanrzepa)
