Tottenham might recruit Brentford striker Ivan Toney this summer for a “surprise” fee of under £40 million, according to Football Insider sources.

On the most recent episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior writer Pete O’Rourke stated that Brentford are reluctant to let the England international go when the transfer window reopens next month.

Previously, reports stated that the Bees were hoping for a sum of around £100 million to allow TonPete O’Rourkeey depart the club in the January transfer window.

O’Rourke stated the sum has dropped dramatically, and £40 million could be enough to entice the forward away from west London before his contract expires in June 2025.

Signing a new striker is thought to be one of Ange Postecoglou’s goals for the summer, after Football Insider revealed earlier this month that Spurs may accept bids to sell Richarlison.

Ivan Toney might join Tottenham in a low-cost deal

Toney has been on Tottenham’s radar for some time, with Football Insider reporting in November last year that the club was prepared to compete with some of its Premier League rivals to sign him.

The forward scored 20 goals in the 2022-23 season before missing the first half of the current season due to an eight-month suspension for violating the FA’s gambling rules.

Despite only scored four goals in 17 games since his comeback in January, Toney’s status remains strong after being included to England’s training squad for the 2017 European Championships.

O’Rourke suggested the Englishman is a “ready-made goalscorer” who could come in and make an impact for Tottenham if they sign him.

Spurs are anticipated to make numerous changes behind the scenes this summer following Ange Postecoglou’s critical comments about his team’s “rebuild” efforts.

According to Football Insider, the club would consider bids for nine senior players in the coming weeks as they seek to raise funds for new arrivals.