Thomas Frank does not expect Ivan Toney to leave Brentford, despite interest from Saudi Arabia.
The Bees looked set to sell Toney this summer but set a £60million asking price and no Premier League clubs have so far moved to sign him.
Manchester United have been linked with a late move for the England striker and he is also reportedly wanted by Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli.
But Frank said: “I think he will be a Brentford player after September 1.
“There has been a lot of talk about Ivan, the last six months, about whether he’ll leave this summer.
“So far, he’s still a Brentford player. I think we are getting closer and closer [to him staying] a Brentford player, so I’m getting more and more excited, because he’s a top player.
“I’m loving working with Ivan, and we’ve got a fantastic relationship.”
Toney, who was previously tracked by Arsenal and Chelsea, ended last season on a 12-game goal drought but made important cameos off the bench for England at Euro 2024.
Toney is in his second week of Brentford training following a break after the European Championship and is set to be involved when the Bees begin their Premier League season at home to London rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday.
