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OM embark on a mad race for their Mbappé
Published on March 12, 2023 at 11:45 p.m.
On loan from Arsenal, Folarin Balogun has impressed since his arrival at Stade de Reims. Author of 16 goals this season in Ligue 1, the 21-year-old striker is only three points behind Kylian Mbappé in the ranking of the championship’s top scorers. Performances that would have attracted the attention of OM, but the Marseillais would not be alone in this matter.
This Sunday, the Reims Stadium continued his good series by going to win on the lawn of theAS Monaco (0-1). The Rémois are undefeated for 19 games in Ligue 1 and were once again able to count on Folarin Balogun to seek a victory in the Principality. Author of his 16th goal of the season, he has only three less than Kylian Mbappe.
Strong competition for Balogun
Lent by Arsenal until the end of the season, Folarin Balogun would have caught the eye of several European clubs and in particular theABOUT. As the journalist says Ben Jacobsthe Olympians are reportedly among the squads that have expressed interest in the 21-year-old striker, as are Leedsl’AC Milan and the Borussia Monchengladbach.
Arsenal want €20m
Inevitably, in view of what he has shown since his arrival at Reims Stadium, Arsenal won’t let go at any cost. According to Gazzetta dello SportTHE Gunners would have estimated its price at 20M€.
