Brentford striker Ivan Toney says he is "shocked and disappointed" after claims he could receive a six-month ban for alleged breaches of FA betting rules.
The Daily Mail first reported on Tuesday evening that Toney has pleaded guilty to many of the 262 charges issued by the FA last year, but denied others, and could face a six-month ban. The story was then further reported in other outlets.
However, posting on his Instagram story, Toney said he was upset to learn that a confidential process had been leaked to the media while any ban has not yet been decided upon.
A statement read: "I was shocked and disappointed to see press speculation yesterday and today about the FA investigation process concerning me after I have been told by the FA that it is a confidential process until any decision has been made.
"It is especially disturbing for me to read that the FA is saying I shall be banned from football for six months before there has even been a hearing and it does make me worried about the process.
"My lawyers will be writing to the FA to request that they conduct a leak inquiry, as this is the second time stories have appeared in the newspapers - the last time was just before the selection for the England World Cup squad.
"As I continue to be told the investigation is meant to be confidential, I am unable to provide any further comment and shall continue to concentrate on my football."
