Tony's Salary Cut Sparks Spurs Bid: Could Al Ahli Star Return to the Premier League?
20 November 2025
Transfer Talk Sparks Premier League Interest
English press reported that Ivan Toney, the Al Ahli Jeddah striker, has told close associates he is willing to make concessions to return to the Premier League soon.
Since moving from Brentford last season, Toney has shone for the Saudi side, but questions about his future persist, with January cited as a potential window.
The English outlet TeamTalk notes Tottenham Hotspur see him as a standout attacking option and that he would consider salary concessions to seal a deal.
According to the same source, Toney could accept around 200,000 pounds per week with Spurs, roughly halving his current pay at Al Ahli.
Al Ahli's chief executive Rui Pedro has said selling Toney is not on the agenda, putting a temporary end to the rumors, even as TeamTalk claims the player told management he wants out.
Al Ahli aims to remain in the hunt for major trophies this season and has not suffered a domestic or continental defeat, keeping their campaign steady as Toney remains a key attacking option if the club chooses to stay strong.
Toney wants to secure a place in England's squad before the World Cup 2026, and Tottenham are among those eyeing him as a solution for their forward line given injuries to Solanke and others in the squad.
Coach Matias Jaissle has expressed trust in his players as the league schedule tightens after the international break, stressing the need for balance and flexibility in approaching each game.
Jaissle added that the derby atmosphere has boosted morale and that a diverse mix of players gives him more options. Al Ahli sit fifth with 16 points and host Al Qadsiah in round nine.
Jaissle warned that the upcoming clash will require sharper decision making and a flexible approach to exploit the opponents weaknesses. The win over a rival provided a much needed lift to the team spirit going into the rest of the season.
Punchline 1: if Toney cuts wages, the club budget might finally learn to laugh again at depreciation. Punchline 2: chasing the Premier League dream is hard enough without juggling a Saudi sun and an English rain hike for the players and managers.
