Chelsea also have an interest in Osimhen, while they were encouraged to move for Toney by ex-Blues striker Tony Cascarino this month. “Chelsea are so close to getting it right under Graham Potter,” Cascarino told The Times.

“Ivan Toney could be the missing piece of the jigsaw. With runners off him such as Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix and quality deliveries into the box, the Brentford forward would thrive at Chelsea.

“He is so strong in the air, loves to get in behind and has the confidence and swagger to succeed at a top club. Should he be cleared or have served his punishment by the end of the season, I would expect him to command a huge transfer fee.”