Ivan Toney failed 'secret' medical due to rare condition after being told he 'wouldn't walk at 28'

Brentford star striker Ivan Toney once failed a medical due to a rare condition.

This summer, Toney’s future has been the talk of the town after being continuously linked with a move away from the Gtech Community Stadium.

The likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and clubs in the Saudi Professional League have all been linked with the 28-year-old.

Last year, when speaking on Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO, Toney revealed he nearly moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers when he went to Newcastle United.

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.”

Toney added: “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?

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“We did see a specialist who said I'd be lucky to be walking at 28 still. It doesn't really register. At the time I'm 18 and thinking I'm fine now and enjoying football now. Being 27, closer to 28, you think, I'm strong, fit and healthy, touch-wood I can continue as this.”

After Brentford’s 2-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday, Bees boss Thomas Frank was asked about Toney, he said: “I’m always happy when the window shuts. Then I don’t have to talk about ifs and buts and when and maybes, about a lot of players and of course Ivan. It’s all about Ivan!

“Very good question. I actually haven’t asked about that in the last two or three days, so I don’t know actually. He trained well all week with a good attitude.”