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AC Milan set for talks to sign USMNT forward Folarin Balogun

Balogun recently declared for the USMNT.

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(FILES) Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (L) and Marseille's French midfielder Jordan Veretout (R) fight for the ball during the French L1 football match between Stade de Reims and Olympique Marseille (OM) at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, northern France on March 19, 2023. Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has switched national team allegiances from England to the United States, FIFA said on May 16, 2023. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI / AFP)
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AC Milan are interested in signing Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun, who is currently on loan at French side Stade Reims, according to journalist Daniele Longo in Italy.

The player’s representatives are expected to have contact from the Italian club regarding a possible move for Balogun this summer.

Milan are set to be given a €50m budget for transfers as they look to strengthen their squad over the coming months, with their attack being a priority.

Balogun’s current deal with Arsenal runs until 30 June 2025 and his loan move at Will Still’s Reims expires next month.

Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (L) celebrates his goal with his teammate Reims' Zimbabwean midfielder Marshall Munetsi during the French L1 football match between RC Lens and Stade de Reims at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, northern France on May 12, 2023. (Photo by Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP)
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Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (L) celebrates his goal with his teammate Reims' Zimbabwean midfielder Marshall Munetsi during the French L1 football match between RC Lens and Stade de Reims at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, northern France on May 12, 2023. (Photo by Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP)SAMEER AL-DOUMYAFP

Balogun chooses USMNT

Balogun, 21, recently decided to represent the USA going forward. He played for England at U17 level but later represented the USA U18 side four times in 2018 before switching back to England’s underage setup.

With no competitive senior appearances for England, due to FIFA’s rules, Balogun remained eligible to switch his allegiance to the US. The Brooklyn-born star moved to the UK at the age of two but is now set to feature for the USMNT once again.

German club RB Leipzig are also believed to be interested in signing the player, who has found the back of the net times 20 times in 35 Ligue 1 appearances this season. His current market valuation on Transfermarkt is €25m.