Inter Milan have been linked with a move for Arsenal star Folarin Balogun in the summer transfer window but the Italian giants are reluctant to meet his £50million valuation.
Inter Milan could be set to help Mikel Arteta secure a £20million transfer windfall – and it could help Arsenal complete their next Ԁєɑł. The Gunners are said to be looking at signing another midfielder and a new right-back to challenge Ben White in defence.
Arsenal could raise over £100million if they are able to sell players deemed to be surplus to requirements which may see them dip back into the transfer market. The likes of Folarin Balogun, NunoTavares, Nicolas Pepe and Albert Sambi Lokongaare facing uncertain futures at the Emirates Stadium heading into the 2023/24 campaign.
Auston Trusty looks set to complete a £5million move to Sheffield United in the coming days, whilst Matt Turner is attracting interest from Nottingham Forest. Arsenal have already ɾєρօɾτedly agreed personal terms with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya – but the two clubs are yet to agree a transfer fee.
Inter Milan are among the clubs interested in signing Balogun this summer – but his £50million valuation has put off potential suitors from making a formal offer for the USMNT international. However, the Italian giants may now be considering a move for another one of Arteta’s players.
La Gazzetta dello Sporthas ɾєρօɾτed that Inter are interested in signing Takehiro Tomiyasu from the Gunners ahead of next season. The Japanese defєɴԀer struggled with injuries last term and is considered to be the second-choice behind White at right-back.
Tomiyasu’s versatility has been a crucial asset for Arteta given that he can play anywhere across the defence. The 24-year-old is under contract at Arsenal until 2025 and if they were to sanction a move for Tomiyasu – it is likely that the Gunners would want more than the £20million they paid for him back in 2021.
Manchester City defєɴԀer Joao Cancelo has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer with his future at the Etihad Stadium still uncertain. Jurrien Timber’s recent arrival gives Arteta cover at right-back and centre-back meaning Tomiyasu’s potential exit would be less damaging to the team – especially if they were to sign a world-class right-back to compete with Ben White.
