On his return toArsenalafter a 21-goal loan spell atReims, US national team strikerFolarin Balogunhas inevitably attracted interest from a host of clubs around the continent.
As indicated by sources contacted byGet French Football Newsyesterday,Monacohave seen their first attempt at bringing the forward back to French football turned down by the Gunners.RMC Sportɾєρօɾτ this evening that the club’s proposal fell just short of the €40m mark – short of Arsenal’s €50m valuation. The Ligue 1 side are looking to bring in a striker this month, with Breel Embolo set to be sidelined for several months due to ιɴjυɾу.
According toGet French Football Newssources,Monacowill be submitting a second bid for Balogun this week, with talks between the two clubs still ongoing.RMChave added that the Principality side have agreed on personal terms in principle with the 22-year-old, although they are still in competition with Inter Milan, with the forward favouring the Nerazzurri.
