Despite huge price tag: BVB keen on World Cup striker? | OneFootball

BVB are reportedly keeping tabs on a World Cup goal poacher. Big-name competition and a hefty transfer fee could make the deal complicated.

Folarin Balogun made headlines both on and off the pitch during the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada this summer. He scored three goals in four matches for the United States.

He surely could have done without the other kind of attention: US President Donald Trump called for his suspension to be lifted after a controversial red card. The appeal was successful, and Balogun was allowed to play again in the next match. There had never been such a direct political intervention in a single decision at a major tournament before. Among others, Welt reported on it.

BVB not the only interested club

Either way, the AS Monaco striker has played his way onto the radar of the football world and attracted several clubs interested in his services. Among them are the usual suspects from the Premier League and Juventus. But BVB are also said to be gradually stepping up their interest, according to 4-4-2. Balogun had apparently already wanted to move in the summer. However, a transfer to the Premier League collapsed on deadline day.

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His relationship with the club has reportedly been strained ever since, which is why a departure in the next transfer window is considered quite likely. His contract in the principality runs until 2028. The Ligue 1 club are demanding around €40 million for the 25-year-old US international.

Is Balogun’s fee too much of a risk?

That is likely to be the biggest obstacle, and one that will certainly give BVB pause for thought. Unless there is another surprise departure in the winter, it would ultimately create an intense battle for places between Fabio Silva, Serhou Guirassy and Balogun. After all the rumours in the summer, however, a winter exit for Guirassy certainly cannot be ruled out one hundred percent either. Aside from Balogun, there could still be quite a lot happening on the incoming side in the next transfer window as well.

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