'I'm always happy when the transfer window shuts'

neil johnston - bbc sport journalist at anfield

Sun, 25 Aug 2024, 2:23 pm·1-min read

Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard battles with Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister — Brentford have lost all four of their Premier League games at Anfield by an aggregate score of 9-0 [Getty Images]

"I am always happy when the window is shut," said Brentford boss Thomas Frank as he again answered questions about Ivan Toney's future following his side's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool.

For the second successive week, England forward Toney did not feature as speculation continues about his future.

Will he be available for next Saturday's home game with Southampton?

"He trained all week and he trained well," added Frank.

Whatever happens to Toney, Brentford remain highly competitive at this level.

This was their ninth straight defeat at Anfield but it was not until Mohamed Salah scored in the 70th-minute that Liverpool could relax.

In Bryan Mbeumo they have a forward who is prepared to put in the hard yards, while Keane Lewis-Potter impressed without reward at Anfield.

There is much to be optimistic about for Brentford this season. Whether Toney is park of their plans remains to be seen.