Transfer rumours: Balogun to Fulham, Sinisterra to Brentford, Meslier to Bayern
Following weeks of speculation, Mitrovic finally completed a big-money move to Al-Hilal last week, leaving Raul Jimenez and Carlos Vinicius to battle for starts at the tip of the Cottagers attack.
However, Marco Silva's side have flattered to deceive in the opening two gameweeks of the 2023-24 season, securing a fortunate win over Everton before a 3-0 humbling at the hands of Brentford.
Arsenal's Balogun has supposedly emerged as an attacking target for the Cottagers, and according to the Daily Mail, Fulham are now intensifying their pursuit of the USA international.
Balogun is valued at £50m by Arsenal, who have already rejected a bid from Monaco, but Fulham are supposedly hopeful of negotiating a £35m deal with performance-related add-ons.
Balogun — who is also on Chelsea's radar — netted 22 goals in all tournaments during an exceptional loan spell with Reims last season, but he is yet to make an Arsenal matchday squad in the 2023-24 campaign.
In addition to Balogun, Fulham are said to be working on a deal to bring Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi to Craven Cottage, but Silva's side are now facing increased competition for his signature.
The 22-year-old's Chelsea career appears to be dead in the water, and Mauricio Pochettino is not considering him for selection while his representatives try to engineer a move away.
Nottingham Forest are supposedly keen on a deal, but Hudson-Odoi is rumoured to have agreed personal terms with Fulham, who could offer him the chance to remain in London.
However, the Evening Standard reports that Everton have also entered the race to sign the English
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