Arsenal are ready to let striker Folarin Balogun leave the club this summer following his successful loan in France, sources have told Football Insider....CONTINUE READING
A well-placed source has told Football Insider that the Gunners are likely to hold out for a fee of around £35million for the 21-year-old.
It is believed getting such a fee for Balogun will help Arsenal land their own top targets in the summer window.
The striker enjoyed a brilliant season-long loan at Ligue 1 outfit Stade de Reims in the 2022-23 campaign.
He notched 22 goals and three assists across 39 appearances in all competitions at Reims.
Balogun also spent the 2021-22 campaign on loan at Middlesbrough, but managed just three goals and three assists in 21 total appearances.
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The forward has gone public to rule out another temporary exit this summer, telling the media he “definitely won’t go on loan again” for the 2023-24 season.
A well-placed source has told Football Insider that Balogun is “keen to lay down roots at a permanent home” if he is to exit Arsenal.
The 21-year-old has recently pledged his allegiance to the United States, making his first two appearances for the USMNT in friendlies earlier this month.
He scored his first international goal in a 2-0 win over Canada last week (19 June).
Balogun’s contract at Arsenal, which earns him a reported wage of £30,000-a-week, is set to run until June 2025.
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