ALL POSTS TAGGED "Folarin Balogun"
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/ 108 days agoDefining season for USMNT's starting striker Balogun at Monaco
There is always one certainty at AS Monaco every pre-season. Thanks to their respected place for nurturing talents, European giants come knocking with big offers to lure assets from the principality clubs. And, at times, they have to engage in expensive deals themselves with the hope of resale value. USMNT international Folarin Balogun is the […]
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/ 189 days agoOlympics or Copa America? Tough choice awaits Balogun
Folarin Balogun, the promising USMNT striker, is at a crossroads as he contemplates his summer tournament commitments. The talented 22-year-old faces a crucial decision that could shape his international career and his future with his club, Monaco. The countdown to both the Copa America and the Olympic Games is underway, and the striker’s choices will […]
Americans Abroad
/ 415 days agoBalogun claims Arsenal exit was not decided by Arteta
United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun has revealed some interesting information regarding his move away from Arsenal and boss Mikel Arteta this summer. The center forward switched from the Gunners to French side Monaco in a deal worth up to $42 million. Balogun claims that his transfer was not exactly up to Arsenal […]
Arsenal
/ 459 days agoFolarin Balogun leaves Arsenal permanently for French club
Folarin Balogun, a talented player for Arsenal seeking a permanent place for minutes, is on his way out. Fitting in his desire, Monaco is acquiring the USMNT forward permanently. Last season, the American was on loan at Reims and still under full contract at Arsenal. He scored 21 goals in the league for Reims last […]
Arsenal
/ 465 days agoMonaco nearing agreement for Balogun, says report
Monaco is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Folarin Balogun from Arsenal. The two teams have been in talks about the transfer for weeks, but the French side has yet to make another official bid. Arsenal previously rejected an offer for the USMNT striker in the region of $38 million. The Gunners have […]
Arsenal
/ 467 days agoBalogun open to Chelsea move with Blues bidding biggest
Folarin Balogun could find himself switching between London clubs as Chelsea ramps up interest in the USMNT forward. The current Arsenal forward ranks No. 3 in the order of Mikel Arteta's preferred strikers. With Chelsea's endless funds, Balogun may be open to a move that would warrant more playing time. Mauricio Pochettino's side is joining […]
Arsenal
/ 472 days agoFulham wants to replace outgoing star with Balogun of Arsenal
Fulham is reportedly stepping up efforts to sign the United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun of Arsenal. The USMNT forward has links with a move away from Emirates Stadium. Those rumors persisted throughout the summer. However, the north London outfit has not been able to offload the star due to their hefty asking […]
Arsenal
/ 478 days agoArsenal set Folarin Balogun asking price after rejecting two bids
Arsenal, having taken a break from the market for a few weeks, has resumed its pursuit of new players. Fabrizio Romano has announced that the Gunners have agreed to a loan deal with David Raya, with the possibility of a permanent transfer. Mikel Arteta is making his fourth summer signing with the goalkeeper. The purchase […]
Arsenal
/ 482 days agoArsenal turns down Folarin Balogun bid from Ligue 1 club
Monaco is the most recent club that inquired about a potential transfer of Folarin Balogun from Arsenal. The USMNT star spent his most recent loan spell with Reims in Ligue 1, and he had a massively successful spell there. However, Arsenal turned down this permanent move from Monaco. This was merely a verbal proposal following […]
Arsenal
/ 490 days agoArsenal face injury worries ahead of Community Shield
On August 6, Arsenal will play Manchester City in the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. The Gunners are worrying about the fitness of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Declan Rice, and Folarin Balogun. All three were absent from Thursday's 5-3 friendly victory against Barcelona. Arsenal's squad dominated in their last pre-season friendly in the United States. Four […]
Arsenal
/ 500 days agoPremier League sides rivaling European elites for Balogun
Arsenal have already invested more than $250 million in this summer's transfers, and they appear ready to make another significant sale. Despite the substantial spending, Mikel Arteta remains interested in bolstering his squad with an additional dynamic forward. Moreover, with players like Nicolas Pepe, Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey potentially departing, the Emirates Stadium side […]
Arsenal
/ 502 days agoInter Milan interested in USMNT's Balogun, says report
Inter Milan is reportedly interested in signing Folarin Balogun from Arsenal. The Serie A side needs a new striker as Romelu Lukaku's future is murky at the moment. Despite seemingly being a good match, Lukaku most likely will not return to Milan this summer. Inter has not been able to strike a deal with Chelsea […]
Arsenal
/ 503 days agoInter quick to forget Lukaku, line up move for USMNT star
According to reports from Italy, after abandoning their pursuit of Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku, Inter have moved their focus to acquiring Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. The Nerazzurri have given up on signing the Belgian after weeks of negotiations with Chelsea. Not pleased would be an understatement when describing how they felt about the player's actions during […]
Arsenal
/ 505 days agoArsenal open to $65 million Folarin Balogun transfer
Arsenal is apparently willing to complete a Folarin Balogun transfer this summer, despite his recent success on loan. The United States men's national team striker netted an impressive 22 goals in 39 total appearances with French side Reims last season. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen if club manager Mikel Arteta rates the striker high […]
Arsenal
/ 506 days agoBalogun, Havertz play Nurnberg in Arsenal friendly
Arsenal began their preseason on Thursday with a 1-1 draw against Nurnberg. The game in Germany predictably featured a plethora of players throughout the fixture. Among the second-half substitutes were an American duo, as well as a debut for new signing Kai Havertz. The North London outfit was, however, forced to make a late change […]