Ivan Toney to reject Juventus transfer due to England 2026 World Cup belief
Harry Kane will lead England’s attack this summer but who will be understudy to the skipper is in question, and Ivan Toney believes his goalscoring exploits in Saudi Arabia can get him a place in the Three Lions squad
Ivan Toney is so desperate to play for England at the World Cup this summer that he is ready to turn down Juventus to continue scoring goals in the Saudi Pro League.
Juve boss Luciano Spalletti wants to bring in a striker before tomorrow’s transfer deadline to continue the Italian giants’ run of eight wins in 11 games in all competitions. Spalletti has the 29-year-old Toney in his sights, especially with Spurs unwilling to allow France forward Randal Kolo Muani to leave north London.
But Al-Ahli striker Toney has his own goal, and his sights are set on Thomas Tuchel’s England squad after the German included him in his World Cup plans last year.
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Toney – top scorer in the SPL with 18 goals – said: “I feel like I’m doing well right now and that continuing to score goals [here in Saudi] will give me a stronger chance to get to what could be my only World Cup.
“Harry Kane is the best finisher in football, his numbers are outrageous. I think he’s scored more goals than games he’s played.
“For me, it’s not easy to score goals in this league, is it’s not easy. It’s tough. Being in, being a team that I’m in, it gives me a chance.
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“We have some good players that enjoy assisting, let’s say, and thankfully for them, they have a striker that loves scoring and wants more.”
Toney smashed a hat-trick for Al-Ahli last week. His 18 goals puts him two ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is third in the Saudi scoring charts.
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