Wolverhampton Wanderers have once again been linked with a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney this summer.
According to a recent report by 90min (via Birmingham Live), Bruno Lage is in the market for adding a striker to his squad ahead of next season, although his side could be priced out of a move for the Englishman.
Toney has settled into the top-flight excellently after catapulting the Bees into the Premier League last term with 33 Championship goals, finding the back of the net 12 times in the current campaign for Thomas Frank's side, who now look all but safe after their first season in the first division.
Having played in League One, the Championship and now the Premier League over the last three seasons, the 26-year-old's rise up the English football ladder has been remarkable.
Netting 139 senior goals over the course of his career, Toney has been a kingpin for Frank's men, despite only joining in September 2020.
The Danish manager has previously labelled the striker as "special" whilst also claiming that he has the "mindset of a lion."
The former Newcastle youth player has quickly established himself as one of England's most prolific forwards and is certainly destined for bigger things, with no disrespect to Brentford.
Although the Englishman would see sides that can offer European football as a preference, joining Wolves would certainly be a step up with the West Midlands club enjoying a successful first campaign under the management of Bruno Lage.
The Old Gold currently find themselves eighth in the Premier League, although they are three points behind seventh-placed West Ham with a game in hand.
Securing European football is still very realistic for Lage's men which, if they are successful in doing so, will make them a much more attractive prospect for potential signings.
Despite their strong campaign, quality in the final third has frequently been lacking for Wolves who have scored just 33 goals in 32 matches - with only Brighton, Burnley, Watford and Norwich have scored fewer.
Therefore, adding a prolific striker will certainly be a priority for the Portuguese manager.
This season has seen the return of forward Raul Jimenez after a horrific skull fracture that could've easily forced the Mexican into early retirement.
However, while the 30-year-old is Wolves' joint-top goalscorer this term, he has been well below the standard previously set prior to his injury, scoring just six goals.
Although there were extra matches with the West Midlands outfit reaching the quarter-final of the Europa League, the 2019/20 campaign saw Jimenez score a whopping 27 goals and assist a further 10 in 55 games.
Moreover, the season prior saw the Mexican find the back of the net on 17 occasions in 44 appearances.
Had Wolves' defence not been as good as it has been this campaign, the Golden Boys would undoubtedly find themselves well out of contention for a European spot.
Therefore, adding a more consistent goalscorer over the summer is vital as Lage's men cannot rely on solely shutting teams out regularly to progress. With a good record, plenty of potential and top-flight experience, Toney would be an excellent candidate.
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