West Ham could make sensational swoop for Chelsea and Arsenal target, Moyes is 'keen'

West Ham United are preparing to make waves ahead of the summer transfer window as they have been linked with a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney and could put forth a bid for the player.

This is according to a report from Football Insider, who mention that the Irons want to 'make a statement' by bringing Toney to the London Stadium in the summer. Of course, they are not alone in their pursuit - he has also been in the sights of Chelsea and Arsenal for a considerable period of time.

Despite this, both the Blues and the Gunners appear to have cooled their interest in Toney. If this is the case, it would open the door for the Hammers to mount a serious effort to bring him on board.

What would it take for West Ham United to sign Brentford's Ivan Toney?

During the January transfer window, Toney's services were touted by the Bees for an asking price of £100 million. No club chose to match this valuation - as such, it is entirely possible that he could leave the club for a somewhat reduced figure.

Nevertheless, Brentford are still likely to do everything in their power to hang on to the 28-year-old. Since returning from his footballing ban, he has scored four goals over the course of ten games as he begins to reach full match fitness once again.

Of course, however, the main obstacle in the Hammers' way is all the other teams who have been linked with a move for Toney. Besides Chelsea and Arsenal, teams such as Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Real Madrid have all been tentatively linked with a transfer over the last few months. It is likely he will be sold in the summer - the Irons need to make sure they aren't left behind if they want to seal a deal.