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Chelsea trying to meet Arsenal’s asking price for Folarin Balogun

 

In a surprising turn of events, young Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun appears to be on the brink of joining Chelsea, according to the latest reports. This transfer saga has caught the attention of football enthusiasts far and wide, but it comes with a hefty price tag.

Balogun, a 22-year-old rising star, is a product of Arsenal’s academy, a journey that culminated in his first-team promotion in 2022. Despite his potential, he has only made ten senior appearances for the Gunners, spending a considerable amount of time on loan spells.

The striker embarked on two loan spells, the first with Championship club Middlesbrough and more recently, a standout season with Stade Reims in Ligue 1, where he emerged as the top goalscorer under manager Will Still. His incredible form in France has ignited interest from clubs in England.

Sky Sports recently reported that Chelsea, alongside Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham, have expressed interest in the USA international. Remarkably, Balogun’s contract with Arsenal has another two years to run, complicating any potential transfer.

Football Transfers reveals that Balogun has already “agreed personal terms” with Chelsea, who are currently “in talks” with Arsenal regarding a deal for the talented prospect. However, Arsenal is adamant that they will not part with him for anything less than their £50 million asking price.

Chelsea has made it clear that they are willing to offer £30 million for Balogun. Whether this amount can sway Arsenal remains uncertain.

Balogun’s time at Stade Reims saw him amass an impressive 25 goal contributions (22 goals and three assists) in 39 appearances, earning him four man-of-the-match awards. His 121 shots during the campaign surpassed all of his teammates, underscoring his hunger for goals.

Sponsored by Adidas and represented by Elite Project Group, the same agency as Romeo Lavia, Balogun’s connections could work in Chelsea’s favor as they strive to finalize the deal in the closing weeks of the transfer window.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Balogun comes at a crucial time, with the long-term knee injury to Christopher Nkunku and the imminent departure of Romelu Lukaku. Talent scout Jacek Kulig has hailed Balogun as a “golden” player, making him a prime candidate to strengthen Chelsea’s squad before the September 1st deadline. As the negotiations unfold, this transfer is undoubtedly one to watch in the coming days.

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