Folarin Balogun is set to hold crunch talks with Arsenal over his future at the end of the season, according to reports. The striker has been in superb form in France this term and has been linked with a host of Premier League and European clubs.
The Hale Ender has scored 18 Ligue 1 goals for Stade Reims - one fewer than Kylian Mbappe this season. With Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah already ahead of him in Mikel Arteta's squad, a decision is still to be made.
It's expected that the 21-year-old will demand regular minutes at the Emirates Stadium next campaign after flourishing in France. However, the likes of AC Milan and Red Bull Leipzig are said to be monitoring the situation ahead of the summer transfer window.
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According to 90min, the striker is due to hold talks with the club hierarchy about his future ahead of a crucial summer. The report suggests that Balogun insists he will be keen to exit the club should he not be guaranteed opportunities in Arteta's squad.
Another loan move is said to be ruled out by the striker's representatives meaning only a permanent move away from north London will be the likely option.
Balogun is expected to have a number of options to choose from, should he decide to leave Arsenal. According to SempreMilan.it, AC Milan are preparing to make a move for the striker in the overhaul of their attack next season.
The report from Italy suggests Paolo Maldini is planning on investing in a young centre-forward and Balogun has been a forward they have monitored throughout the campaign.
90min also claims there is interest in the Premier League from Brentford, Leicester City, Wolves, Everton and Crystal Palace all keeping tabs on him. However, the £35million price tag reported could be too much.
"Contractually I have to go back," he told the official Ligue 1 website when discussing his future. "Because the loan was only for one year so that was always the agreement. But I wouldn't, um, I'm not sure what is going to happen in the future.
"A lot could happen in football, a lot could change, and it just depends on the conversations we have between me and the club in the summer, and we'll see what happens."
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