Folarin Balogun set to depart Arsenal with £38.5m Monaco deal agreed – Paper Round

Folarin Balogun will be joined on the way out of Arsenal by defender Kieran Tierney, as they look set to join Monaco and Real Sociedad, respectively.

“Striker Balogun will undergo medical tests ahead of his £38.5m move to Ligue 1 side AS Monaco after impressing in the same league last year.

“The 22-year-old had a strong loan at Reims last year, scoring 21 goals and finishing fifth in the race for the golden boot.

“Meanwhile, Scotland international Tierney is also nearing an exit from North London as he will undergo a medical before joining La Liga side Real Sociedad on loan.”

Napoli could be the team that finally land Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat from Serie A side Fiorentina.

“Amrabat has been linked with The Red Devils since the Qatar World Cup.

“However, Financial Fair Play issues have stalled the club’s pursuit.

“And they could miss the punch entirely with Napoli now considering a bid for the midfielder.

“Napoli missed out on signing Gabri Veiga to Saudi Arabia – a move branded “embarrassing” by Real Madrid star Toni Kroos.”

The Mirror reports that Dean Henderson is set to leave for Crystal Palace in the coming days, with Altay Bayindir his likely replacement.

“Henderson, 26, will travel to South London on Saturday night to complete a transfer which should prompt The Red Devils to sign a new backup goalkeeper, Fenebahce’s Altay Bayindir. The Turkey international has himself undergone medical tests with United staff, taking place in Greece earlier this week amid reports that Erik ten Hag’s side were also weighing up a move for Benfica shot-stopper Odysseas Vlachodimos.

“It’s unknown whether or not Henderson’s departure will initially be on loan or immediately permanent. Forest themselves, who took a surprise 2-0 lead within four minutes during their trip to Old Trafford on Saturday, were keen to sign the 26-year-old following a positive loan spell last season but couldn’t agree a deal with United.”

The website reported: “Everton have made positive progress in their bid to sign Udinese striker Beto.

“Beto, who [joined] Udinese in the summer of 2022, has scored 22 goals and provided three assists in 65 games for the Italian side.

“Everton have recorded zero points and are yet to score a goal in their first three Premier League games of the season for the first time in the club’s history.”