Arsenal star Folarin Balogun handed perfect transfer path after Chelsea and Tottenham twist
Arsenal star Folarin Balogun has a difficult decision to make in the next few weeks regarding his future. The 22-year-old has been linked with an exit from the Emirates Stadium for the entirety of the summer window although no significant progress has been made regarding a departure.
Serie A side Inter Milan appeared as the early favourites for his signature but ultimately left the race after deeming he was too expensive. French outfit Monaco became the first interested party to submit an official bid with the proposal said to be worth €40million (£34million). football.london understands that Arsenal rejected the offer.
However, Monaco are expected to return with an improved offer with the stance remaining the same in north London. Following his 21-goal season in Ligue 1, the Gunners are determined for Balogun, should he leave, to become a new record sale, football.london understands.
Bitter Premier League rivals Chelsea and Tottenham are the latest teams to show an interest in acquiring Balogun's services. Arteta was expectedly coy on his future when asked in a press conference last week. He said: «I cannot talk about internal things here, sorry.»
An injury did plague the USMNT star in pre-season but he has since recovered and former Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre offering his input on Balogun's future by advising him about the interested club he should join.
Speaking to bettingexpert, he said: «I’m not in his shoes, but I would go back to Ligue 1 and choose Monaco. “They need a striker and one like him. He would fit in well there, and he knows Ligue 1.
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“It would make sense to go and establish himself at Monaco and continue the
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