Ivan Toney’s blistering form for Al Ahli — leading the Saudi Pro League with 23 goals and his side second in the table — makes him an attractive bet for the Golden Boot and boosts Al Ahli title-backers; punters might also consider anytime-goal markets when he plays.
Ivan Toney focused on silverware but won’t close door on Premier League return
Ivan Toney is settling into life at Al Ahli with trophies already in his cabinet, yet the striker has left the door ajar for a future Premier League comeback. The 29-year-old insists he is focused on winning more in Saudi Arabia but admits his mind can “change very quick”, leaving transfer talk firmly in the realm of possibility.
Saudi success so far
Al Ahli secured the 2025 Saudi Super Cup and the 2024/25 Asian Champions League Elite after Toney’s £40m move from Brentford in August 2024. Despite that early silverware, Toney says he has “unfinished business” and wants to add further titles to his résumé before contemplating his next step.
“I want to win titles” — mentality and legacy
“I want to win titles. I want to leave a big legacy for myself, my children and my family,” Toney said. “I’m settled at the moment. With me, I can change my mind very quick so I take it one step at a time. Who knows what could happen. I would be open to it (a Premier League return). Never say never, you never know what football brings and what’s around the corner.”
Golden Boot charge and title push
Toney leads the Saudi Pro League scoring charts on 23 goals, two clear of Cristiano Ronaldo, and his club sit second with 56 points — just two behind Al Nassr. His scoring run makes him a focal point for Al Ahli’s title bid and boosts his individual market appeal.
Transfer gossip and January links
January speculation linked Toney with a surprise return to the Premier League, with interest reported from clubs such as West Ham and Tottenham. Toney has said he ignored most of the transfer noise to maintain focus: “I never watch that stuff, hence why I have an agent. I let my agent take care of that stuff. When I did focus on that stuff, my head wasn’t in the right space and I dipped in form. Yeah, there were some clubs interested in me. But I said I was happy here, I’m focused here and I’ve got unfinished business to do here.”
England ambitions and international outlook
Since his move to Saudi Arabia, Toney’s opportunities with England have been limited. He has one appearance under Thomas Tuchel, coming on late in a 3-1 friendly loss to Senegal in May 2025. Toney remains optimistic that continued goals will force him back into contention but acknowledges strong competition for forward spots. He has stated there has been no recent conversation with the England manager and that his priority is to keep scoring.
Keeping tabs on the Premier League
Toney still watches the Premier League, following Brentford in particular. He praised the quality of the competition and conceded a return is conceivable down the line. Brentford are enjoying a strong season and Igor Thiago leads their attack; Thiago sits second in the Premier League Golden Boot race with 17 goals and is chasing Toney’s best-ever Premier League single-season tally of 20.
What this means for bettors
Toney’s form and Al Ahli’s title position make him a sensible pick for Golden Boot markets and anytime-goal bets.
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Backing Al Ahli in outrights or Toney in match-specific scorer markets could appeal to punters while he maintains this level of consistency.
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