Folarin Balogun is one of the finest strikers Europe has to offer; at least that’s what his 21 goals in 37 league games for Stade de Reims suggest. Although it would have been great for the USMNT striker to be a part of the Arsenal squad next season, that seems unlikely. The player wants assured game time, and Arteta can’t promise him that; hence, leaving is the way forward; Arsenal make some cash from his sale, and Balogun gets his “main man” role.
Arsenal are said to want £50 million for the 21-year-old, which could be great. However, how about they accept a compromise on their asking price, making him affordable, but copy a Real Madrid transfer ploy that to this day is considered wise?
Back in 2014, Real Madrid sold Alvaro Morata to Juventus for 20 million euros, only to include a 30 million euro buy-back deal in his exit deal, which they went on to reactivate and eventually get him back, only to sell him to Chelsea for 65 million euros.
Well, the Gunners can put an affordable buy-back clause in Balogun’s exit deal. Balogun can go and develop at his new club. When Arsenal see that he has matured enough to bring him back and give him the keys to their attack, they do so.
With the flashes of brilliance he showed last season, he is no doubt going to be better in the game and may even be more expensive than the £50 million Arsenal want for him. Arsenal getting him for a reasonable buy-back clause could be a transfer masterstroke.
Balogun is a Gunner by heart, and I bet he would jump at the chance of returning to the Emirates for a key role.
Wouldn’t you?
Sam P
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It all comes back to what the buying club is willing to accept. There’s no way Arsenal are going to get £50m with or without a buy-back clause. If they stick to that he’s just going to stay at Arsenal and run his contract down. Assuming they can reach an agreement with a buyer in terms of a sale price then they can discuss a buy back clause. However why should another club develop a player just to lose him again ? Probably they would expect a hefty discount on the selling price in compensation. The other thing to say is even if there is a buy back clause the player has to agree. If he’s got a better offer from someone else he’s unlikely to do that.
Yes I was wondering about if the player has a say in that clause. And Bologun or his advisors seem to know their worth.
I agree, because he is a talented CF
OT: Romano just said Besiktas are interested in Pepe. Hopefully we’ll get a substantial amount of sale money
Some reports says is contract has been terminated by the club for him to move
If that’s the case, good for him
Not good enough for Arsenal. Bologun Should be sold for a decent fee and an upgrade brought in
He wants “assured game time?” Is this speculation and wild-a$$ guessing again?
Odd that he was quoted saying he has to “earn chances” with US national team, but with Arsenal he wants “assured game time?”
Also the “main man” narrative is new to me. Never seen the player quoted on this, never heard Arteta mention this either. Previously Arteta spoke publically about Emi’s concerns and assurances, but silent on this.
Only Arsenal attacker to speak about not sitting on the bench has been Nketiah; words from the player himself.
I guess speculation and wild-a$$ guessing gets more attention than facts and quotes from players.
Perhaps give Balogun a chance first, club can always sell in January. For those concerned about value dropping, what if he scores goals? Maybe he bags some goals in his chances.
More likely to be sell-on clause than buy-back clause imho
Ion: Alex Zinchenko Mo Elneny Reiss Nelson Folarin Balogun and Gabriel Jesus not in the match say squad tonight.
Ramsdale
Timber Tomiyasu Kiwior Tierney
Rice
Viera ESR
Trossard Nketiah Martinelli
Last opportunity to give the likes of ESR Viera Tomiyasu Kiwior etc starting minutes bring on the main players around 60/70 minutes for a run out before we go full strength on Sunday and into the new season.
In this case I would go with Trossard as C.F
But I know Arteta loves Nketiah so he will play.
Arsenal needs a better C.F
What’s destroyed us the previous two seasons, is already looking likely to do it again – injuries!
It’s beyond a joke now! Either we keep employing the worst medical staff the game has to offer, or the club is just cursed.
Injuries ate Wenger alive, post Highbury.
HH, you know that doesn’t count when appraising anything!!
I do believe that the medical backroom staff has been changed since Arsene’s days.
As for Balogun, I agree with everything Durand says in his post above.
Perhaps we could see the actual quote from the horse’s mouth?
OT but in the same vein of thought, it seems AMN is in demand from two newly promoted PL clubs (Luton and Sheffield United) while it’s also reported that he’s wanted by clubs in Saudi Arabia.
If Balogun is one of the finest strikers in Europe why isn’t he in the squad? Clearly MA doesn’t agree and believes Nketiah is better.
Personally I have never rated Nketiah as a top EPL striker but can’t comment on FB because I haven’t seen enough of him in action. MA has seen him at close quarters and maybe decided that he doesn’t fit into the team tactically?
Please why is Arsenal vs Monaco article and lineup not posted Admin… the match ends 1-1 and Arsenal win on penalty 5-4….. please post something about the match.. thanks
Jurrin Timber had another solid performance.
What makes up you believe he is a Gunner at heart? Up to now most of his behavior seems to suggest that he is a young man in a hurry and will go wherever it takes to become the star he believes himself to be. Can you blame him? Up to now Balogan has received limited opportunities while others are given preferential treatment and from what we have seen Arteta sees him as someone to cash in on rather than someone to slot into the starting lineup.
I think Arteta should just sell him and move on to other things coz it seems we will continue to have endless debate about his abilities which the gaffer doesn’t fancy anyway.
Jesus is injured! Am i the only one that thinks Arsenal needs a proven striker, a strong, tall CF preferably.
With the Premier League season just around the corner, Arteta needs to consider seriously what he’s going to do to replace Jesus. Some various football sites and outlets have reported that Jesus has undergone another knee operation. According to stories, Jesus pulled up with some knee discomfort after the Barcelona match. May pay to give David Raya a miss. A replacement for Jesus would be more logical. If Arsenal wait, they can get Raya on a free. While in New Zealand with the Japanese women’s team I was fortunate enough to run into goalkeeping college Mark Schwartzer. He too is confused with the Raya situation. Ramsdale has signed a new contract. Matt Turner is the number 2 goalkeeper. Not unless Turner has been advised by the USA coach that he needs to be playing first team football if he wants to retain his number one spot for the USA. But still, it’s a little strange. Both Ramsdale and Raya are well established goalkeepers in the Premier League. You never have that situation with two well established goalkeepers at one club. I’m not totally convinced that rotating goalkeepers work. Maybe FA Cup and League Cup ties,,, but you need the number one goalkeeper to play all Premier League and European Cup ties. You would only change goalkeepers if injuries occur, or a huge dip in form. And there’s no such thing as rotating goalkeepers for the stake of keeping them both happy. That can be detrimental to the defensive back line. I actually rate Matt Turner as a goalkeeper. I was surprised Turner signed with Arsenal,, he’s a well established goalkeeper at International level for his country and played reasonably well at last years World Cup. He hasn’t had much game time at Arsenal. Very strange that an international number one would be content at being a number two at club level. I’ve heard that Nottingham Forest have expressed their interest in Turner, but then, there’s been rumours galore in this transfer window. I’m enjoying my stint in New Zealand. The Japanese girls are loving the playing pitches in New Zealand. The pitches here are more women friendly than the Aussie pitches. The Spanish women who were in our group seemed to be more worried about lack of night life than playing football. It’s been a good World Cup so far with twists and turns. And most probably with more to come
Yes the women football is certainly entertaining, it was a shame to see Brazil and Martha’ exited the tournament so early