Ivan Toney has been left out of Thomas Frank's squad for Brentford's opening Premier League game of the season against Crystal Palace later today.
Frank confirmed that Toney's omission from the squad was down to the uncertainty surrounding his future at the club.
Speaking ahead of the game, Frank said: 'A lot of things are going on with Ivan. There is some transfer interest and so we decided not to involve him in the squad.'
The Brentford manager, who was keeping his cards close to his chest went on to add: 'I can't give too much away... There is interest, but a deal is not closed.'
Toney had been set to leave the Bees this summer, but no deal has yet been agreed with Brentford. However, several parties are interested.
Ivan Toney has been left out of Thomas Frank's squad for Brentford's opening Premier League game of the season against Crystal Palace later today
The £60million-rated striker is wanted by Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia, with club reportedly willing to offer him three-year deal.
Should he move to Al Ahli, Toney would join the likes of Edouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino in Saudi Arabia.
Should the deal with Al Ahli not materialise, Toney has made it clear he still wants to leave Brentford. However, he has just over two weeks to get a deal done.
Toney is hoping wherever he ends up, he can further his career - having started at Northampton Town before earning a move to Newcastle United in 2015.
However, he struggled to break into Newcastle's first team and was loaned to various lower-league clubs to gain more regular minutes.
His breakthrough came at Peterborough United, where he became a prolific goal-scorer, which earned him a move to Brentford in 2020.
At Brentford, Toney excelled, breaking the Championship single-season scoring record and helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League.
He continued his impressive form in the English top-flight, cementing his reputation as one of England's most clinical strikers.
Toney had been set to leave the Bees this summer, but no deal has yet been agreed with Brentford. However, several parties are interested
The £60million-rated striker (pictured above) is wanted by Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia
Toney could sign a three-year deal with the club and join the likes of Roberto Firmino
However, Toney's career hit a setback in 2023 when he was handed an eight-month ban from football after being found guilty of breaching the Football Association's betting rules.
The 28-year-old was charged with 232 betting offenses between 2017 and 2021, during his time with various clubs. An extra 30 charges were added a month later.
Toney admitted to the majority of the breaches, leading to his eight-month suspension from the sport and a £50,000 fine.
Brentford stood by Toney during the incident and he returned to the club once allowed to do so. However, it seems his future lies elsewhere.