‘Special’ Pochettino target is currently valued at £50m, his agents trying to get Chelsea a discount

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Chelsea could now be able to sign Folarin Balogun for £10m less than Arsenal’s £50m asking price – thanks to the striker’s agents.

That is according to 90min.

So, what is the latest on Folarin Balogun and Chelsea? Let’s take a look…

What’s the story?

Well – according to Football Transfers – Chelsea are in talks to sign the United States international, after he scored 21 goals on loan at Reims last season in Ligue 1.

Balogun actually outdid Lionel Messi and Neymar in the Ligue 1 scoring charts.

However – due to the presence of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah – the American is unlikely to start on a weekly basis at Arsenal, something he is determined to do next season.

Therefore, an exit looks likely for the attacker called “special” by Mikel Arteta.

90min believe Inter Milan have also entered talks to sign Balogun after deciding to abandon their pursuit of Romelu Lukaku, while Lille and Atalanta are also interested.

As aforesaid, the Gunners want £50m for the Hale End graduate, but his agents are currently working hard to get that sum down to £40m in order to make a transfer more likely.

Chelsea should test the waters with £30m Balogun bid

In our view, Chelsea should open the bidding with a £30m offer for Balogun.

Todd Boehly’s project places a huge focus on hoovering up the best young talent from across the planet, and Balogun is undoubtedly one of the most exciting strikers around.

The 22-year-old has proven that he is capable of replicating his remarkable form at academy level in a top European league at Reims, where he finished just eight goals off Kylian Mbappe’s tally of 29.

Now, with Chelsea lacking a standout striker, and Balogun hunting for a club happy to make him a regular starter, it could be a match made in heaven.

Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as anything could happen this summer.