Arsenal transfer news: Inter Milan hatch Folarin Balogun plan as double Chelsea battle emerges
Your morning Arsenal transfer roundup on Monday, July 24.
Balogun bid
Inter Milan are preparing to make their first official bid for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, though the details of the deal fall short of the Gunners' value of the 22-year-old.
Now, reports from Italy on Sunday have reported that Inter are ready to make their first move for Balogun worth in excess of €40million (£34.6m). However, the structure of the deal is likely to prove a problem.
Tuttosport (via FCInter1908) have claimed that Nerazzurri intend to offer Arsenal €5million (£4.3m) for a season-long loan deal with a mandatory €35million (£30.2m) plus add-ons included as part of the move — a total of €40million (£34.6m).
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Chelsea and Man United battle
Arsenal and Chelsea are preparing a move for AS Monaco central defender Axel Disasi, though face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United.
According to The Sun, both teams are interested in France international Disasi. The Monaco ace is valued at €60million (£51.9m) by CIES Football Observatory, though the report claims the French side rate the defender at £34million.
Man United have been linked with the defender this summer, alongside Newcastle. The report from The Sun claims that if Diogo Dalot departs, a move for the 25-year-old may be sanctioned by Erik ten Hag.
Olise interest
Arsenal are one of many clubs interested in Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, according to 90min.
The France Under-21 international has attracted plenty of interest this summer, with reports from Europe suggesting that Chelsea had already made a bid worth £38million.
Man City, as well as Arsenal and Chelsea, are said
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