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Transfer: No space for him – Arteta explains why Arsenal sold Folarin Balogun

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SPORTS NEWS: Transfer: No space for him – Arteta explains why Arsenal sold Folarin Balogun [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained why the club took the decision to sell Folarin Balogun this summer.

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Balogun this week completed a €40 million move to Monaco.

The American striker returns to Ligue 1, where he spent last season on loan with Reims.

Arteta, speaking to the media on Friday, admitted there was no space for Balogun in his squad.

“We did not have space for him in the squad to give him the minutes that he needed.
“He wanted the chance to continue developing his career. I'm really happy for him.”

Balogun was also the subject of interest from Arsenal’s Premier League rivals, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

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French star Paul Pogba has spent all of his career at Manchester United and Juventus, but has had a decidedly better time in Italy.Upon his return in 2016, Pogba looked set to lead United back to former glories after a sparse spell since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club. Yet, after six years, the most prominent emotion during his second spell in Manchester has to be frustration.His return to Serie A was confirmed on Monday, and the following day, Pogba was officially...
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Serie A giants AC Milan and Inter Milan are keen on a move for Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun.Balogun is turning heads with his performance for modest Ligue 1 club Stade Reims this season.The 21-year-old has scored 16 goals and provided two assists in 26 league appearances for Reims since arriving on loan from Arsenal last summer.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Milan clubs are interested in signing Balogun on a permanent deal this summer.The young forward...
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Transfer: Arteta drops hint on Balogun’s future at Arsenal

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SPORTS NEWS: Transfer: Arteta drops hint on Balogun’s future at Arsenal [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
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