Mercato: a prestigious suitor accelerates to afford Balogun!

THE 06/16/2023 11:09

Mercato: a pr

Balogun has shone with Reims this season.

Author of a good season in Reims, striker Folarin Balogun could join one of the finalists of the last Champions League this summer. Inter Milan will enter into discussions with Arsenal for a transfer of the American.

Unhappy finalist of the last Champions League, Inter Milan must digest their disappointment and think about the next season. The Italian club has several hot issues to settle, such as finding the replacement for central defender Milan Skriniar, who will go free to PSG, or even finding reinforcements in attack to compensate for several possible departures in front.

At the end of the contract, center-forward Edin Dzeko is heading for a free. Bosnia could join Turkey and commit to Fenerbahçe. Regarding Romelu Lukaku, it is not certain that his future is still written in Milan since Chelsea refused a new loan request made by the leaders interns this week. Finally, Lautaro Martinez could be called upon and his situation will have to be monitored carefully.

Inter will discuss with Arsenal

To strengthen its offensive section, Inter already have some leads and are thinking in particular of Folarin Balogun. According to Sky Sport, the Lombard club will soon start discussions with Arsenal concerning a transfer of the American striker, author of a very good season on loan to Reims. In Champagne, the New York native has established himself as one of the best strikers in Ligue 1, scoring 21 goals in 37 matches.

Aware of having passed a milestone in France, the 21-year-old wants to continue his recovery and obtain significant playing time next season, choosing what Arsenal cannot promise him. From then on, he is thinking of leaving the Gunners again this summer. Whether it will be temporarily or permanently remains to be seen. Under contract until June 2025 and also targeted by AC Milan, Balogun could bring more than 25 million euros to Arsenal in the event of a transfer.

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by Romain RigauxTHE 06/16/2023 11:09