Ange Postecoglou confirms Tottenham did look at Ivan Toney as a potential signing before they bought Dominic Solanke from AFC Bournemouth.
spent £65million to bring in Solanke from Premier League rivals Bournemouth last month, but his start to life at the club has been hampered by an ankle injury picked up on his debut at Leicester City.
Toney was another high-profile English forward on the market, but he eventually joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli in a surprise move. This means Spurs will not face him on Saturday when Brentford make the trip to play their London rivals.
briefly touched upon Toney’s summer availability before launching a staunch defence of Solanke, who produced good moments against Leicester and Arsenal but is without a goal after three a…