held talks on Friday over ‘s £50million-rated striker Folarin Balogun who also has Monaco and weighing up new offers.
The 22-year-old impressed on loan at Reims last season as he scored 22 goals and he could now depart permanently.
The Gunners slapped a hefty price tag on the USA international after he enjoyed a successful spell at in France with Stade Reims last season.
Fulham are also considering a move for Balogun as they prepare to sell Aleksandar Mitrovic to Al-Hilal.
But the Cottagers are only willing to pay a maximum of £35m.
Chelsea have joined the race for Arsenal’s £50million-rated striker Folarin Balogun
Chelsea have submitted a £15m bid for New England Manchester United Tröja Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic
Balogun notched 21 goals in 37 Ligue 1 appearances in the 2022-23 season, with only ‘s Kylian Mbappe, Lyon’s and Lille’s Jonathan David scoring more.
The 22-year-old made his debut for the US in June having switched international allegiance from England.
Balogun has also been linked with moves to , and during the summeer.
Chelsea are also offering £15m for New England Revolution’s Serbia goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, 23.