英媒：热刺领跑伊万-托尼的转会，球员愿意降低一半的薪水（英媒：热刺在伊万托尼转会争夺中占优，球员愿将薪资减半）

Clarifying player situations

I need to add a disclosure that I can’t verify the latest info beyond my cutoff. I’ll provide general background on the current situation with Tottenham and Brentford's striker, Toney, whose ban ended in January 2024 and has a contract until 2025. There were rumors of a new deal from Brentford, but it's unclear if it was signed. Tottenham's strikers include Son and Richarlison, and they might still be in the market for a striker. Toney's wages are around 100k/week, but there’s something strange about players typically lowering wages to join a bigger club.Evaluating transfer rumors

It seems like the headline could be clickbait. I should clarify with the user whether they want a translation, source validation, analysis, or insights on market value. I'll provide a quick translation to English first.

So, it says: "Tottenham lead race for Ivan Toney; player willing to cut wages by half."

Adding context, Toney has a contract with Brentford until 2025 and is valued at around 50-70 million. Tottenham needs a forward that fits Postecoglou’s style. It’s unusual for Toney to cut his wage; it might depend on bonuses. The wage ceiling for Tottenham is about 200k.Analyzing Toney's transfer situation

The phrase "willing to halve" might indicate that he initially asked for too much but is now showing more flexibility. There are risks to consider: Brentford are tough negotiators, likely to avoid selling to a Premier League rival unless the fee is high, especially mid-season. Plus, Tottenham faces FFP constraints and has advantages from homegrown players. They might consider add-ons or even a swap deal. I could mention that Brentford might accept 30-40 million in the final year, but I won’t assert that.

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