Ivan Toney has been a hit with Al-Ahli but has not featured in Thomas Tuchel's recent England squads. The 29-year-old striker played less than three hours of international football, despite his talent and the lack of alternatives to Harry Kane.
Toney's excellent form in the Saudi Pro League—41 goals in 59 games—counts for little in Tuchel's eyes. The only way he might make next summer's World Cup is by returning to the Premier League in January and lighting up the second half of the season.
Everton are top of the list of clubs that should sound him out. Manager David Moyes has spoken glowingly about Toney and is nurturing a team that just needs a striking figurehead. Beto and Thierno Barry look unlikely to fill that role, but Toney would, and he would revel in service from Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye.
Toney turns 30 in March and would want a three-year deal. While a long, lucrative contract at that age is a gamble, Toney guarantees goals—and if he returns to the Premier League, Tuchel might take notice.
