ArsenalstarFolarin Baloguncould єɴԀ up ‘pushing for a move’ if he is unwilling to be patient at the Emirates Stadium, journalistPaul Brownhas told GIVEMESPORT.
The Gunners are in the middle of a squad revamp after Mikel Arteta guided his side to Champions League qualification last season.
According toFootball Insider,Arsenalare open to sanctioning Balogun’s departure as it would secure enough cash to welcome further reinforcements to north London.
The ɾєρօɾτ suggests the Gunners are looking to pocket up to £35million after the striker enjoyed a productive season-long loan with French sideReims.
It appears that a swift return to Ligue 1 could be on the cards as Marseille areconsidering a movefor Balogun ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Crystal Palace are alsointerestedin the 21-year-old, while AC Milan are monitoring his situation ahead of potentially heading to the negotiating table.
Sky Sports ɾєρօɾτer Dharmesh Sheth recentlytold GIVEMESPORTthatArsenalhave held discussions with Balogun’s representatives over his future after making it clear he is seeking regular game-time.
What has Paul Brown said about Balogun?
Brown has refused to rule out the possibility of Balogun putting pressure onArsenalto sanction his exit if it becomes clear that he is not in the forefront of Arteta’s ρłɑɴs.
But the respected journalist is aware the United States international is currently biding his time and will link-up with the Gunners at the start of pre-season.
Brown told GIVEMESPORT:”If he genuinely does think he’s ready and he isn’t willing to wait, you could see him pushing for a move.
“But we’re not at that stage yet, so I think we’ll have to see how things develop in pre-season first.”
Should Balogun push for a move away from Arsenal?
Balogun was in sensational form forReims, withSofascoredata highlighting that he averaged a goal every 143 minutes in Ligue 1 last season.
In fact, theArsenalacademy product got his name on the scoresheet22 timesin all competitions, registering a further three assists along the way.
Balogun’s prolific performances forReimsled to Arteta claiming he has’something special’, emphasising that he has every right to be seeking assurances over his game-time.
But the£32,000-per-weekman is unlikely to become one of the first names on the team-sheet atArsenal, particularly with the likes of Gabriel Jesus ahead of him in the pecking order.
ruled outthe possibility of sealing another loan move, meaning that he may be left with little option but to hold pivotal discussions with Arteta.
