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But you’re also an advocate for Toney. Yes we need his profile (even though I think Nketiah can be that), but he is not a great finisher, and not for the price Brentford will demand. Even worse, having Toney will require us to change how Saka and Martinelli play, and how we create chances, unlike Jesus. Or more, simply get a new wide player or drop Odegaard for Vieira.
I also think Jesus is better on the wing, and possibly a better right winger than Saka, but I don’t hold that view just to then suggest we buy Toney.
I don’t agree with the £70M price tag either but the thing about Toney is that at least he combines and adds a few traits that we are projecting to be of good help.
He’s good in the air. None of our forwards are that good there. He’s strong. Jesus is, and so is Eddie but Toney is a bit stronger. He has a good ball striking. Jesus seems not to have it, Eddie does, but not as good. Then finally, he has the simplicity of a box striker. The ‘just smash the ball in if you’re in range’ - see Trossard.
I’d very much prefer Osimhen(prolific) or Ferguson(age) but at a reasonable fee, Toney.