“I’m Not Closing Any Doors”: Toney’s Bombshell Admission That Has Premier League Clubs on High Alert
The £50m question: Will England striker’s Saudi adventure end after just one season?
Published: February 17, 2026 | 3 min read
Ivan Toney just dropped a hint that will have Premier League sporting directors scrambling for the phones.
The Al-Ahli and England striker has left the door wide open for a return to English football, according to Sky Sports. And with the summer window approaching, the 29-year-old’s future is suddenly the talk of the transfer rumour mill.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Player | Ivan Toney |
| Age | 29 |
| Current club | Al-Ahli (Saudi Pro League) |
| England caps | Active international |
| Contract situation | Speculation growing |
Toney joined Al-Ahli in a big-money move, but whispers of homesickness and a desire to return to the Premier League’s spotlight have refused to go away. Now he’s effectively confirmed the door isn’t locked.
Wednesday’s Transfer Gossip Round-Up
The Big Names
| Player | Club | Rumour |
|---|---|---|
| Ivan Toney | Al-Ahli | Leaving door open for Premier League return (Sky Sports) |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool | No plans to sell; new contract talks progressing (Teamtalk) |
| Marcus Rashford | Man Utd (on loan at Barcelona) | United won’t lower £26m asking price (Mail) |
| Julian Alvarez | Atletico Madrid | Prefers Barcelona; Atletico want new deal (Sport) |
The Germans
Nick Woltemade is unhappy at Newcastle. The 24-year-old Germany striker would welcome a move back to Stuttgart or Bayern Munich, according to Bild.
Nicolas Jackson’s loan at Bayern Munich is unlikely to become permanent. The German giants are not expected to trigger their obligation to buy the 24-year-old Senegal striker, meaning Chelsea and Jackson will reassess in summer (Mail).
Defensive Targets
| Player | Club | Interest |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Rudiger | Real Madrid | Tottenham, Crystal Palace, West Ham keen (Fichajes) |
| Murillo | Nottingham Forest | Chelsea target; Forest want ~£70m (Caught Offside) |
Midfield Moves
Everton will reject any approach for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer despite Tottenham’s interest (Football Insider).
Striker Situation
Sunderland will try to sign a new striker to replace Wilson Isidor. The 25-year-old French forward wants to leave the club (Football Insider).
And in the “where are they now” department:
Former England forward Jesse Lingard, 33, is on the verge of joining Brazilian side Remo after leaving FC Seoul in January (Sun). From Manchester United to the Brazilian lower leagues—football takes you everywhere.
Toney’s comments will be music to the ears of Premier League clubs in need of a proven goalscorer. At 29, he’s in his prime. An England international with something to prove.
The question isn’t whether clubs will come calling. It’s whether Al-Ahli will let him go.
For now, Toney is leaving the door open. And in transfer windows, an open door is all it takes.