AC Monaco and Inter Milan are intensively pursuing the acquisition of Folarin Balogun during this transfer window.
Having enjoyed a successful spell at Reims in the previous season, the striker finds himself outside Mikel Arteta’s plans for the current campaign at Arsenal.
Although Arsenal supporters hope Balogun can secure a place in the team and demonstrate his abilities, it appears that his path to regular playing time under Arteta is challenging. The manager’s demonstrated lack of reliance on the American striker has raised doubts about his prospects within the club.
A report highlighted by Sport Witness reveals that AS Monaco has been motivated to persist in their pursuit of Balogun’s signature due to the minimal playing time he received from Arteta during the pre-season period. The report suggests that Arteta has shown limited inclination to utilise the striker in the pre-season matches. Monaco has interpreted this as a sign that they might have a better chance of securing Balogun’s services, contributing to their confidence in pursuing him.
As AC Monaco and Inter Milan continue their efforts to secure Folarin Balogun’s signature, the perceived lack of opportunities provided by Arteta during pre-season has played a role in Monaco’s determination to pursue the striker.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Balogun does not seem good enough to play for us and we cannot blame Mikel Arteta if the manager thinks so.
The attacker struggled in the English Championship before moving to France, where he was in fine form.
The French top flight does not have the same quality as what we have in England, so he may not meet expectations at the Emirates.
Its a double edge sword, from the look of it, Balogun exclusion could be seen more like protecting the player from injuries, making him readily available for the market.
Again it could also be seen as the gaffer has no plans for the American international so he’ll be sold one way or another.
But Arsenal is in a commanding position as far as it relates to the kid.
Arsenal will regret it if Balogun is sold. The kid is going to be a superstar.
Arteta has an ego problem, just like pep. Balogun has all the attributes, a generational talent,but because he won’t suck up to Arteta, he will be sold. We tend to undermine the French league, yet giroud, lacazette, both came from there. Mbappe plays there too. Balogun should at least have had a chance in preseason, but maybe Arteta was afraid that if he performed then there would be no justification for the sale. We will regret this decision. He is far better than what we currently have in our squad.
“ generational talent” if that was true there would be loads of clubs after him🤔 and he’s Inter Milan second choice after Scamacca 😬
To be fair he could be a good player at another club. I mean do you remember KDB at Chelsea? didn’t set the world on fire, and is probably regarded as the top 3 best players in premiership history (my personal opinion) so who knows.
Bottom line is, the Manager doesn’t fancy him……… let’s move on
He was 1st choice over Scamacca, Inter didn’t want to pay up, so Scamacca was cheaper option.
They lost out on Scamacca then came BACK for Balogun.
Perhaps his price is putting off teams, who knows.
Shame he hasn’t had a chance, not like Nketiah has ever pulled up trees. At least the club seems firm on his price, so they value his talent, as profit rather than potentially helping with results.
I believe Balogun can be a deadly striker and one of the potential best number 9 for the Premier League.
What Balogun needs to do is to torn down and learn from Mikel’s guidance to make the best of his career. Arsenal have alot young talented players who suits Balogun’s development.
The boy is young and he has a whole future ahead of him. EPL is the best opportunity to replicate the signs of a striker instincts that Balogun displayed in the French league.
Failure to be patient for a young player who will be coached by a young Manager playing with a group of fellow young players would would get back to him.
There is a sense of support and identity as well as cohesion within the team at moment with alot of room to improve.
What a sad state for our club. Balogun not good enough? How does anyone know without chances?
Yet Nketiah is pulling up trees? Has Nketiah convinced he is good enough for a team chasing titles?
As for the French league, give me a break.
I’m sure Timber will end up trash because he came from a weak league. Kiwor will never work out, a weak Series A, just like Jorginho never did anything.
Tierney came from Scottish league, Vieira came from weak Portuguese league, Martinelli is $hit coming from division 2 Brazilian league.
Hopefully I made my point; judge the player not the league.
Hard to judge player when he never gets a chance.
Arteta admitted he was wrong not giving Saliba a chance earlier, I fear Balogun will be a similar type mistake. Looking at Nketiah and Vieira play, can’t imagine Balogun is worse, seriously.
At least clubs are interested in Balogun, more than I can say for Nketiah; only club interested in him is Arsenal and Arteta.
Balogun came back from League 1 and demanded first-team playing time or be sold to another club for more playing time than what he would get at Arsenal. And what we all “know” is that Arteta would not have a player to demand inclusion in the first team or dictate terms.
No player is above the club including the coach. Between Nketiah and balogun who performed better in preseason?
Not as if Nketiah started all games in the preseason but managed to score when it matters.
Balogun was also given opportunities to play in the preseason as well but couldn’t score.
Nketiah has proven that he’s a decent striker in the premier league Balogun has not period.
As for Balogun asking price, I am pleased that arsenal is demanding reasonable fee for their assets instead of letting them go for cheap or free.
Any club who wants Balogun should pay the asking price or leave him, because either ways the team benefits who knows if no club could pay the fee he may get his head down to learn and proof himself in the premier league.