Ivan Toney, top scorer at Al-Ahli with 20 goals in 20 games, is open to a Premier League return this summer. For bettors, his form makes him an attractive anytime goalscorer pick in upcoming fixtures and a market to watch in summer transfer odds if Premier League interest resurfaces.
Ivan Toney Open to Premier League Return After Stellar Saudi Form
Ivan Toney, 29, has signalled he would not rule out a return to the Premier League this summer after choosing to stay at Al-Ahli in January. The striker remains settled in Saudi Arabia but admitted in a recent interview that “never say never” applies to any future move.
Prolific Scoring Keeps Toney in the Spotlight
Toney is enjoying a prolific campaign, sitting atop the Saudi Pro League scoring charts with 20 goals in as many games. Al-Ahli are third in the table and within striking distance of the summit, a position the striker credits to both form and adaptation to local conditions.
World Cup Ambition and Heat Advantage
The forward has made his World Cup ambitions clear, hoping his goalscoring and acclimatisation to high temperatures boost his chances of an England call-up. He believes playing regularly in 30-plus degree conditions could be an edge in tournaments held in hot climates, allowing him to be more strategic with his runs and conserve energy.
Transfer Links and Market Context
Interest from European clubs — including reported advances earlier in the year — has not been decisively ruled out by Toney. While he stresses a desire to repay Al-Ahli for their long-term faith and target silverware, he admitted circumstances can change and left the door open for a summer move back to England or elsewhere.
Betting Implications
Toney’s current goal return makes him an appealing pick for anytime goalscorer and match-goal markets in Al-Ahli fixtures. Punters should also monitor summer transfer markets: if Premier League clubs show renewed interest, odds on a return could shorten quickly. Consider form, fixture difficulty and any confirmed transfer links before staking.
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Ivan Toney rejected several offers to leave Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli in the January transfer window, but he's since changed his stance on moving back to the Premier League
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