Arsenal in line for sell-on profit as club set €50m valuation

Folarin Balogun is expected to leave AS Monaco this summer, with Arsenal in line to profit from a transfer.

Folarin Balogun of the United States scores his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) — Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

David Ornstein reports for The Athletic that former Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun is expected to leave AS Monaco this summer, as it’s believed he favours an exit from the Ligue 1 club.

Balogun has a contract until 2028, but there haven’t been any talks over an extension, and early discussions have taken place with potential suitors.

Nothing is advanced at this stage, but there’s interest from the Premier League and Europe, including Italy. Ornstein reports that Monaco will seek a fee in the region of €50m (£43.1m) for Balogun.

Folarin Balogun of the United States celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) — Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images

That will be music to Arsenal’s ears, as the Gunners included a 17.5% sell-on clause in Balogun’s deal, as we covered on the site last week. Ornstein has since confirmed that percentage is accurate.

Arsenal sold Balogun to AS Monaco for around £35m in August 2023, with approximately £26m guaranteed and the rest in potential add-ons.

But the total amount the Gunners receive could be set for another boost, if Balogun indeed moves on.

Monaco's US forward #29 Folarin Balogun celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Olympique de Marseille at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on September 30, 2023. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images) — Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images

For the time being, Balogun is playing at the World Cup with the United States men’s national team, which is helping to raise his profile.

The striker has two goals in two games at the tournament so far, as well as forcing Cameron Burgess’ own goal in the USA’s win over Australia.

Strong performances at the World Cup can often earn a player a big move, particularly playing for a high-profile team like the tournament’s hosts. That looks set to be the case again here.

NUREMBERG, GERMANY: Folarin Balogun of Arsenal FC controls the ball during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal FC at Max-Morlock Stadion on July 13, 2023. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) — Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images

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