West Ham make direct request to Arsenal about Folarin Balogun
West Ham United have asked Arsenal to keep us informed about the situation of Folarin Balogun, as we head into the last month of the transfer window.
According to a report from talkSPORT, West Ham are interested in signing Folarin Balogun from Arsenal in the summer transfer window.
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The East London outfit have been heavily linked with a move to sign the 22-year-old Gunners hitman this summer.
Hammers boss David Moyes definitely needs to sign a top-class striker this summer, with Michail Antonio having regressed.
The 33-year-old could be heading for an exit from the London Stadium as well. And it seems like Moyes is eyeing a move for Balogun to replace Antonio….
West Ham make direct request to Arsenal about Folarin Balogun
talkSPORT reckon that the Hammers have made a direct request to the Gunners to be kept informed about the talented striker’s situation in the summer transfer window.
I think he would be a sensational addition for us this summer, if Arsenal are prepared to sell him for a reasonable fee of course.
The 22-year-old bagged 21 goals in 37 Ligue 1 games for Reims last season (Transfermarkt). He is a brilliant finisher, has frightening pace and possesses incredible movement.
In my opinion, Balogun is the ideal long-term replacement for Michail Antonio at West Ham. The American is on another level to the Jamaica international when it comes to finishing and technical ability.
However, Arsenal’s supposed £50 million demands for the USMNT forward (Goal) will undoubtedly represent a very big problem for us.
It will be interesting to keep a very close eye on this one to see how it develops. If West Ham can pick up Folarin Balogun for around £30-35 million this summer, I think it would be a great deal for us.
