Italian confirms Chelsea talks to get deal done for £50M star held

CHELSEA did hold talks with the agents of Arsenal star Folarin Balogun, Italian Fabrizio Romano has admitted.

The club have been in the market for a new striker all summer long and even Mauricio Pochettino has come out and admitted that he wants to bring in another forward by the end of the transfer window.

That has led to many reports in the media that Balogun is a player that we have been very interested in signing over the past few weeks, ever since the decision was made by Arsenal to allow him to depart the club.

The young striker netted an impressive 22 goals last season for Reims – but could not be guaranteed the game time that he wants this season – and has opted to leave in order to forge a career away from the Emirates.

However – despite the fact that the club were keen – he is now on his way to Monaco after they agreed a fee and though transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has exclusively revealed the board did hold talks, the formality and the contents of the discussion were just that.

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID – 

Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, he said: “With Chelsea, honestly, I have many questions these days. But the reality from what I heard is that during the meetings, they had CHELSEA and agents of Folarin Balogun present.

“But those meetings were for Romeo Lavia. They had the opportunity to discuss also about Balgoun, I think that’s something very normal in football. When you meet an important agent with many clients, it’s normal to ask about many players, their situation, the cost, and the status of negotiations.”

IcChelseanews View…

He is not ready to lead the attack – and it could be a blessing in disguise for the young man.

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