Ivan Toney ‘demands transfer release clause in new Brentford contract’ with striker ‘shocked’ by asking price

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IVAN TONEY will reportedly demand a release clause if he is to sign a new contract with Brentford.

The England striker has been the subject of much speculation over his future with his current deal with the bees expiring at the end of next season.

Ivan Toney is reportedly demanding a release clause in his contract if he renews his deal with Brentford[/caption]

And according to 90min he is keen to leave Brentford as soon as this January.

They report that the 27-year-old is ready to take the next step in his career with interest from both Arsenal and Chelsea.

But with Brentford expected to ask for in excess of £80m for the star, it could make a winter exit unlikely.

It’s suggested that he was left “shocked” by the eye-watering price tag that has been slapped on him.

But despite his surprise there is still the possibility of Toney signing a new deal at the G-tech Community Stadium to protect his future value instead of allowing him to head into his final 12 months.

However it is said that Toney and his team would demand a release clause was inserted into any potential contract so he could still make a move away from the club.

It’s understood that if a new deal was to be signed it would lead to the former Newcastle man securing himself a pay rise.

And Toney is open to the idea of signing a new deal with Thomas Frank’s side.

Reports have suggested that Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are keen on signing the bagsman, but they would still have to wait until mid-January before he could feature.

Toney isn’t due to return to the pitch until January 17 following his ban for breaching FA betting regulations 232 times.