Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman admits the release of Ivan Toney is baffling.

Like some Newcastle fans, there's a disbelief that the club agreed to sell him to Peterborough in 2018.

His tally of 40 goals in just two seasons saw a move to Brentford come around and that record tally of 31 followed.

Woodman, who was on-loan with Swansea City this season, still can't understand Toney's exit.

"I know Ivan, we both played at Newcastle together," he told The Times.

"He's a fantastic striker.

"I knew he was very good back then when we were playing in the under 23s.

"You look at him now and you really wonder how Newcastle managed to let him go.

"He's had a brilliant season, I'm excited to come up against him and a very impressive Brentford side - it's a big challenge."