The race for Balogun's signature is underway: Monaco vs Inter Milan

Folarin Balogun never got a real chance at Arsenal. Nor will he get it from Mikel Arteta, even though he "exploded" in Reims last season. He shook the nets mercilessly in the French Ligue 1, scored 21 goals in the championship alone and was one of the best scorers. Kylian Mbappé, Alexandre Lacazette and Jonathan David were more effective, and he stood shoulder to shoulder with Lois Openda, who was bought by RB Leipzig for 43,000,000 euros.

Openda profited from a good season, Balogun could also. There is no lack of interest in the American striker and there is currently one dilemma: will he return to Ligue 1 or will he end up in Serie A. The race for the Gunners attacker is open, offers are slowly coming in, and the London club rejected the first one from - Monaco.

Breel Embolo was injured, the ligaments were damaged and the team from the Principality immediately went in search of the attacker. The sports sector does not want to experiment much but to sign a player who "guarantees" them goals and on whom they can immediately rely. The choice fell on Folarin Balogun, however...

It will not be easy for Monaco to win the battle for the American's signature. They are also aware of this at the Louis II Stadium.

"Balogun is a very interesting player, but apart from us, other clubs also consider him extremely interesting," said coach Adi Hutter.

Thierry Henry praised the young striker at the top of his voice, hardly anyone missed his high-quality performances, Balogun could not pass under the radar. Inter's caught him, and in the next week, Arsenal will weigh offers. The Gunners are waiting to see what the Nerazzurri will offer.

Romelu Lukaku played the Milan club, Gianluca Scamacca chose Atalanta over Inter and the focus is currently on Balogun and Mehdi Taremi. The Italians will reportedly offer 23,000,000 euros for the Iranian attacker, which Porto will certainly refuse, as they demand a minimum of 30,000,000. If so, the Giuseppe Meazza club could turn to the American and send an offer to the Gunners.

Folarin Balogun himself is closer to continuing his career at Giuseppe Meazza than at the Cote d'Azur. His good friend Timothy Weah is at the 'Boot' already. But all parties will have to coordinate. Monaco is a safe bet for him, if the Dukes up the ante and send an improved offer.