A man in demand: Fulham ready to table £35m bid for Arsenal and USMNT star Folarin Balogun amid rival Chelsea interest

Fulham are considering making an offer worth £35m for Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun despite Chelsea's interest in the American international.

Fulham are in need of a striker after the departure of their star player Aleksandar Mitrovic who joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The Cottagers are reportedly considering placing a formal bid with Arsenal worth £35m for the USMNT star, according to the Daily Mail.

Other than Fulham, Chelsea also have a genuine interest in signing Balogun along with Monaco who already saw their first bid rejected by the Gunners. Arsenal reportedly want £50million for the striker who shone last season while on loan in Ligue 1 with Reims.

Fulham also have out of favour Paris Saint-Germain forward Hugo Ekitike on their shortlist but it is understood that Balogun remains their priority. They next face Arsenal on August 26 in the Premier League.