The summer has been memorable for striker Folarin Balogun, who has impressed at the World Cup. He scored two goals in the opening match for the United States against Paraguay. In the following game against Australia, he earned another Man of the Match award. His early cross led to the team’s opening goal.
Balogun currently plays for Monaco in France’s Ligue 1. Speculation about his post-World Cup move grows as several European clubs show interest in the forward.
Top teams are searching for strikers in a competitive market. Balogun stands out as an attractive option. Although he started last season slowly with Monaco, he finished strong with 19 goals.
There are rumors that even Barcelona is considering Balogun. However, The Athletic reported that the primary interest is from the Premier League. Balogun played for Arsenal as a youth, making him a homegrown player, which appeals to Premier League teams.
Monaco reportedly seeks over $50 million for Balogun. This is within reach for several Premier League clubs interested in the 24-year-old’s potential. Although England seems likely, The Athletic’s David Ornstein noted that Italian teams are also interested in Balogun. The success of Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic in Italy has heightened this interest.
Balogun and the USMNT will face Turkey in their final group stage match on Thursday in Los Angeles. This is the same venue where he scored his first two World Cup goals.
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