‘Impossible’… Troy Deeney says £100m striker would never score 40 goals if he was in Man City’s team

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Published on 2024-02-19 13:30:00

Troy Deeney doesn’t think Brentford forward Ivan Toney could score 40 goals if he played for Manchester City. Despite Deeney’s doubts, Toney still managed to register 20 goals in the Premier League last season with Brentford. His manager Thomas Frank even claimed that Toney could have scored 25 or more goals if he played for a top-four side.

In January, the Daily Mail reported that Brentford valued Toney at £100 million, showing the high regard in which the club holds the 27-year-old. Toney made a strong return to the pitch by scoring four goals in five games in the league, despite missing months of football. His performance and form have solidified his place as one of the top strikers in the Premier League.

Deeney expressed his skepticism that Toney would be able to score as many goals if he were part of Manchester City. According to Deeney, the role of a striker in a top team like Manchester City is very different and requires “a special type of person” to make opportunities count. He also mentioned that even top strikers like Harry Kane may not score as many goals as Erling Haaland if they were in that position due to their playing style.

However, there’s no reason to doubt that Toney would be a success with Manchester City. His technical abilities, hold-up play, and creativity make him an ideal candidate to work under a manager like Pep Guardiola. Still, considering that Manchester City already has Haaland in their ranks, it’s uncertain whether Toney could outscore the talented forward.

Toney’s prospects in Manchester City are open to debate. Deeney doubts his ability to score 40 goals, but there’s no doubt he would be a successful addition to the team. Time will tell whether Toney will have an opportunity to prove himself at a club like Manchester City.

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