Transfer News: Folarin Balogun Draws Interest from AC Milan and Olivier Giroud Set to Stay

Transfer News: Folarin Balogun Draws Interest from AC Milan and Olivier Giroud Set to Stay[expander_maker id=”1″ ]

Stade de Reims’ young talent Folarin Balogun has attracted interest from foreign clubs. According to Calciomercato, AC Milan has set its sights on the 21-year-old forward, who is currently on loan from Arsenal. Balogun has scored 18 goals in 29 matches, and Milan expects Arsenal to ask for €30 million for the young player’s services.

Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud is set to extend his contract with AC Milan. According to Fabrizio Romano, the French forward, who is 36 years old, is expected to stay with the Rossoneri until June 2024, with a net salary of €3.5 million per year. Despite interest from Everton in January, Giroud expressed his desire to stay in Milan.

Tottenham Interested in Hakim Ziyech

Football Insider sources have revealed that Tottenham is interested in signing Morocco’s Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea. The 30-year-old midfielder has spent more time on the bench than on the pitch this season, and could be looking for opportunities elsewhere to regain his playing time.

Manchester United Looking to Strengthen Its Midfield

According to Football Insider and The Telegraph, Manchester United is looking to strengthen its midfield this summer. The Red Devils are reportedly keeping a close eye on the Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga, who is just 20 years old, as well as Moises Caicedo, the Ecuadorian midfielder from Brighton, and Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who is also from Brighton.

Chelsea and Liverpool Compete for Nicolo Barella

Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly in a battle to secure the services of Nicolo Barella, the midfield maestro from Inter Milan. According to The Sun, the transfer fee for the Italian international is estimated to be £44 million.

Marco Reus to Stay with Borussia Dortmund

Despite being 33 years old, Marco Reus is not ready to end his time with Borussia Dortmund. The German winger is reportedly ready to sign a new contract for the next season, as his current contract expires this summer, according to Bild.

As the summer transfer window approaches, it will be interesting to see which players end up recording a move to the top clubs in Europe.[/expander_maker]