Inter Milan have momentarily stopped discussions with Arsenal over the signing of Folarin Balogun after balking at the proposed transfer fee.
The cash-strapped Italian giants consider Balogun to be far too expensive after a $45m price tag was slapped on the USMNT star forward in June- despite failing to make a real impact at the Emirates Stadium.
Inter Milan cancel talks with Gunners over Balogun
The newly recruited US first-choice number nine made an exceptional impact on loan at French club Reims last season, scoring 21 goals in Ligue 1 alone. However, the Brooklyn-born talisman has already publicly stated he will not go out on loan again this season and is looking for a permanent resolution to his future.
According to Fabrizio Romano, this is unlikely to be at the Nerazzuri however, with Simeone Inzaghi’s men looking for a more affordable option to replace the outgoing duo of Romelu Lukaku and Edin Dzeko. West Ham misfit Gianluca Scamacca has been suggested by many and Inter are set to make a second bid for the Italian international after their first was rejected.
Inter have currently stopped talks for Folarin Balogun deal as USMNT striker is considered too expensive 🇺🇸
Focus on Gianluca Scamacca deal, first bid rejected by West Ham but Inter will send new one soon ⚫️🔵
Talks never took place for Jonathan David; he’s also too expensive. pic.twitter.com/bVCWgQvDDK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 31, 2023
