Fulham have taken decisive action in their hunt for a new goalscorer, turning their attention to Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun.

With Aleksandar Mitrovic’s move to Al Hilal and a derby defeat heightening their urgency, the Cottagers are poised to negotiate with Arsenal.

Chelsea and Monaco are also interested, but Fulham’s determination to secure a deal is evident despite reports Balogun has already agreed terms with Chelsea.

• Fulham are keen to sign Folarin Balogun from Arsenal and are prepared to offer £35m plus add-ons.
• Chelsea and Monaco have also expressed interest in the Brooklyn-born forward who scored prolifically at Reims last season.
• Fulham are also exploring other options, including Manchester United‘s Eric Bailly and Paris Saint-Germain‘s Hugo Ekitike.

Fulham are actively pursuing Folarin Balogun from Arsenal after the loss of Aleksandar Mitrovic to Al Hilal, and a stinging 3-0 defeat to Brentford.

According to a report, manager Marco Silva recognises the urgency in reinforcing his squad’s attacking capabilities.

Last week, Chelsea‘s interest in the USA international was revealed, while Monaco also remain a contender after seeing an initial offer rebuffed.

However, Fulham’s intention to offer £35m plus add ons is a clear sign of their determination to reach a compromise with Arsenal, who are holding out for £50m for the Brooklyn-born forward.

Balogun, who netted 22 goals while on loan at Reims last season, has attracted attention for his clinical finishing ability.

Fulham have also considered other prospects such as Paris Saint-Germain‘s Hugo Ekitike, but the talks with Balogun reportedly continue to progress.