Fabrizio Romano has reported on Twitter that Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun could be about to leave the Gunners for Reims.
The well-known and well-respected journalist has claimed that Reims are closing in on a loan deal for Arsenal striker Balogun in the summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old striker will sign a season-long loan deal with Reims, having turned down offers from clubs in the Premier League.
Romano has added that a medical could take place in the coming days.
Folarin Balogun about to leave Arsenal for Reims on loan
Strange move
In our view, Folarin Balogun leaving Arsenal for Reims is a strange move.
Yes, it will be a loan deal, but we think that the striker would have been off playing on loan at a Premier League club this season.
If Balogun has to have a long-term future at Arsenal, then he needs to be closer to home and get used to the rigours and competitiveness of the Premier League.
The England Under-21 international did not have a particular great time during his loan spell at Middlesbrough in the Championship in the second half of last season.
Balogun scored three goals and gave three assists in 890 minutes in the Championship for Boro.
It would have been better for the striker to move to a Premier League club on loan for this season, especially if he had offers.
During the 2021-22 season, Balogun made two appearances in the Premier League, and scored two goals and gave one assist in five substitute appearances in the UEFA Europa League for Arsenal.
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