Former West Ham player Frank McAvennie believes the club should have signed Ivan Toney instead of Niclas Fullkrug. Toney joined Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia for £40million, while Fullkrug joined West Ham for £27million.
McAvennie stated, “I wanted Ivan Toney. £50million, there’s your money, done. He would’ve been great for West Ham.” He criticized West Ham’s decision to sign Fullkrug, citing Toney’s proven goal-scoring record in the Premier League.
Toney scored 36 times in the Premier League for Brentford and had a successful stint at Peterborough United. However, his move to Saudi Arabia was motivated by financial reasons, and he had previously faced an eight-month ban for betting breaches.
Fullkrug’s West Ham career has been halted due to an injury sustained during the international break. McAvennie’s comments spark debate among fans, with some agreeing that Toney would have been a better signing.
Key points:
– Frank McAvennie prefers Ivan Toney over Niclas Fullkrug
– Toney joined Al-Ahli for £40million; Fullkrug joined West Ham for £27million
– McAvennie praises Toney’s goal-scoring record
– Fullkrug’s West Ham career halted due to injury
– Fans debate the merits of signing Toney versus Fullkrug