Ivan Toney: England striker leaves door open for Premier League return…

Ivan Toney: England striker leaves door open for Premier League return…

Al Ahli striker and England World Cup hopeful Ivan Toney has refused to rule out a return to the Premier League after turning down January affords in favour of staying in Saudi Arabia.

Over 18 months on from his shock £40m transfer from Brentford to Al Ahli in August 2024, Toney revealed that despite having the alternative to depart the club and rejoin a Premier League aspect, he is having fun with life in Saudi.

Toney completed second to just Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Saudi Pro League golden boot last season as Al Ahli gained the Asian Champions League, before lifting the Saudi Super Cup in August. The 29-year-old netted 30 occasions across all competitions in his debut season in Saudi Arabia.

“Never say never,” Toney told Sky Sports News when quizzed on a possible return to England.

“I’ve targets I need to obtain right here first, the club have signed me for a protracted time period.

“I need to repay them and produce trophies. In soccer and life, you never know what’s round the nook. Who is aware of what the next step is?

“I’m comfortable here and like being here. I’m doing well, my numbers speak for themselves and I’m settled. I’m enjoying my football and don’t see why I’d leave to go back to where I was.”

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Watch every angle of Toney’s dramatic last-gasp penalty for Al-Ahli which secured their Saudi Pro League win over Al-Taawoun

Having just represented England at the Euros, Toney’s transfer to Saudi Arabia was met with some criticism, with ideas that in making the switch, he diminished his Three Lions prospects.

Toney’s only look under England boss Thomas Tuchel was a two-minute cameo against Senegal in June 2025. The striker has didn’t earn a call-up in the three camps since.

However, Toney still has hopes of being recalled ahead of this summer season’s World Cup that will happen across the United States, Canada and Mexico, believing he has lots to supply Tuchel’s aspect.

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Toney scored 30 targets across all competitions in his first season at Al Ahli

“It would mean a lot [to go to the World Cup],” Toney said.

“I have never played at a World Cup. It would be a dream; everyone dreams of that.

“If we had been to win it, that could be so big for the nation. You have visions of what might occur. If it comes true, it could be a blessing.

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Toney last represented England of their pleasant defeat by Senegal in June

“All I can do is keep scoring goals. That gives me the best chance possible,” Toney added.

“It could be my last chance. It’s [about] whatever is best for the country; the coach will pick the team and you have to respect that.

“I really feel a lot fitter and the stats converse for themselves. My working stats are also high.

“I don’t want to just sit back and relax; I am working harder and my stats show it. I am helping those around me. He would be getting a goalscorer who is hungry to play.

“Yes, I’m on a big wage, however I still need to be doing nicely, it is not the time to be sitting again to chill out. I need to try to obtain big issues.”

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