Ivan Toney’s departure from Brentford is “not close”, manager Thomas Frank has said, despite his decision to leave the striker out of the squad for their Premier League opener because of transfer speculation.
The 28-year-old has been linked with moves to several English clubs this summer as well as a switch to the Saudi Pro League.
BBC Sport understands Brentford turned down a £35m bid for him to join Saudi side Al-Ahli last week.
Asked after his side’s win over Crystal Palace on Sunday if Toney was set to leave the club, Frank said: “It is not close.”
Toney has been at Brentford for the past four years, and scored 20 goals in 33 Premier League games for the Bees in the 2022-23 season.