ivan toney reveals he is lucky to be walking

Ivan Toney reveals he is ‘lucky to be walking’ after rare medical condition

Binodh Roy

Published - Aug 28, 2024, 12:18 PM

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Ivan Toney revealed he is "lucky to be walking" due to a rare scoliosis condition affecting his back. Amid transfer links to top clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal, Toney shared how Wolves rejected him after a medical, citing his back issue despite initially preparing for his signing. The striker recalled meeting players and picking a squad number before the deal collapsed. Toney remains uncertain if scoliosis was the sole reason, adding confusion for him and his family. His future remains a talking point as the transfer window progresses.

Ivan Toney’s future could be decided in the remaining weeks of the transfer window as he looks at life beyond Brentford. However, when we look towards the beginning of his career, we can safely say he is lucky to be able to walk.

This transfer window, Toney has taken centre stage with multiple link-ups to top clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, and clubs in the Saudi Pro League. However, his decision to move has been put to a halt.

Last year, Toney revealed he almost moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers, when he visited Newcastle United – while speaking to Steven Bartlett.

He said: “Actually, before I was going to Newcastle, I was supposed to go to Wolves. I got there, met everybody in the changing room, got my number on, took the pictures.

“They come to the contract side and then I think there was a bit of talk with my agent and the club on certain things and it related back to us and it all just confused me and my family.

“We didn’t know what was going on and then out of nowhere the club come out and said we’re not looking to sign you no more due to you having scoliosis in your back.”

“We were so confused from getting the squad number, meeting all the players and staff and then for them to come out and say you’ve got scoliosis in your back we’re not looking to sign you… it was like, is that really the reason? Is there more behind it? Toney added

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