Everton must be on red alert for Ivan Toney deal as patience thin amid Saudi Pro League accusation

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Football Insider or go back to LFC Live.

(Credit: Imago) Fri 10 April 2026 12:30, UK Everton should be watching Ivan Toney’s growing frustration in the Saudi Pro League extremely closely ahead of this summer’s transfer window. Toney’s Al-Ahli are one of two teams that are trying to hunt down Ronaldo’s side at the top of the table, and he made clear accusations towards the refereeing in the aftermath of his team’s 1-1 draw with Al-Fayha on Wednesday.

Toney was heavily linked with a return to the Premier League ahead of the recent January window, and he could yet become part of Everton’s transfer plans this summer. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future. VISIT THE EVERTON TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Everton to use Ivan Toney explosion to their advantageEverton were one of several clubs who were heavily linked with a move to bring Toney back to England earlier in the campaign, with the likes of Tottenham and Aston Villa also keen to strike a deal.

StatsToney TotalsApps27Goals27xG23.1Big Chances Missed15Conversion Rate34.6%Toney’s stats in the Saudi Pro League this season, as per Fotmob.Toney delivered an explosive post-match interview following his team’s draw in midweek, and it is clear that his patience with the Saudi Pro League as a whole is beginning to wear thin. The frontman was asked during the interview who he feels is benefiting from the perceived unfair decisions, and he was quick to suggest that it is Al-Nassr who stand to gain, while also noting that the referee’s mind was “elsewhere” in midweek.The public airing of the former Brentford man’s frustrations should be enough to have Everton on red alert ahead of the summer window.