Arsenal have set an asking price in the region of £30-35million for young strikerFolarin Balogunthis summer, according toBen Jacobs in his exclusive CaughtOffside column.
The Gunners have seemingly decided they’re prepared to listen to offers for Balogun this summer, with the talented 21-year-old supposedly not keen on going out on loan again after impressing in his spell withReimslast season.
Jacobs has mentioned Crystal Palace as one club to watch for Balogun this summer, while Eddie Nketiah could be set to stay at the Emirates Stadium due to only signing a new long-term contract last year.
“There is a very real chanceFolarin Balogunwill be sold this summer. Arsenal’s long-standing ρłɑɴ has always been to bring the American international forward back from his loan atReims, where he scored an incredible 21 Ligue 1 goals, and then assess, including taking a look at him during pre-season,” Jacobs said.
Folarin Balogun has shone on loan at Reims
“But Balogun did so well atReims– and won the CONCACAF Nations League with America, scoring in the final – that he now wants regular game time, and it’s hard to believe there wouldn’t be plenty of opportunities for him to get just that.
“Balogun is also not prepared to go out on loan again. This changes things, and meansArsenalmay well єɴԀ up selling.Arsenalwould be looking for around £30-35m. Crystal Palace are one club to watch.Reimsknow they can’t sign Balogun again or get another loan.
“There is also plenty of speculation about Eddie Nketiah’s future. I actually think it far more likely he’ll stay atArsenalthis summer. He only signed a new long-term Ԁєɑł last year.”
Eddie Nketiah celebrates a goal for Arsenal
