Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun this summer. The strker impressed during a loan spell in France this season.
After moving from the Emirates to Ligue 1 side Reims in August 2022, the 21-year-old scored 21 goals in 37 league appearances for Will Still’s side, coming second only to Kyllian Mbappe, Alexandre Lacazette, and Jonathan David in the division’s Golden Boot race.
The USA international made his debut for the Stars and Stripes in a tense CONCACAF Nations League match against Mexico on Thursday night, playing 75 minutes in a game that featured four red cards.
According to the Daily Mail, Inter Milan are interested in bringing Balogun to Serie A next season, with Edin Dzeko’s future uncertain due to Fenerbahce’s interest.
Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilio is said to have met with the player and his representatives in London on Thursday, with talks set to resume on Friday.
According to the the report, the Gunners would like a permanent transfer for the striker and are seeking a fee of £40m, but it is understood that the Nerazzurri would prefer a loan deal.
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Balogun is reportedly eager to return to first-team action after a fine spell at Reims, but Mikel Arteta appears to have Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah ahead of him in the pecking order.
The player is presently in America, competing in the CONCACAF Nations League with Team USA after switching national team allegiances from England.
He began in the USA’s 3-0 win over Mexico on Thursday evening, which was overshadowed by four red cards.
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