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At last! Folarin Balogun agrees transfer away from Arsenal as Monaco close on deal for USMNT star

Chris Burton
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Folarin Balogun appears to be finally heading out of Arsenal, with Monaco reported to be closing in on a deal for the United States international.

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  • Striker starred in France last season
  • Linked with clubs across Europe
  • Wants regular first-team football

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  1. WHAT HAPPENED?

    The 22-year-old striker has been linked with clubs across Europe during the current window – with teams from England, France, Italy and Germany all casting admiring glances in his direction. No deal has been done as Arsenal have been holding out for a fee above the £40 million ($51m) mark.

  2. THE BIGGER PICTURE
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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Sky Sports report that Monaco are ready to put a package in place that meets the Gunners’ demands, with personal terms already agreed with Balogun in principle. Any deal there will see the USMNT star return to French football – with 21 goals recorded during a productive loan spell at Ligue 1 side Reims last season.

  4. AND WHAT'S MORE

    Further talks are planned between Monaco and Arsenal, with a payment structure needing to be put in place. With the player keen to secure a switch, as he targets regular first team-team football in 2023-24, the expectation is that a compromise will be reached before the summer deadline.

  5. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
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    WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

    Balogun is under contract at Arsenal until 2025, but he faces competition for places in north London from the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah – meaning that he was always likely to move on in the current window.