Ex‑Arsenal striker told a January Man Utd switch would set him back

Ex‑Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has been urged to reject a January move to Man Utd, with the Old Trafford project described as a step back.

Folarin Balogun has been linked with a move to Man Utd.

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The Red Devils spent the vast majority of their summer budget on signing midfielders Youri Tielemans, Carlos Baleba and Andrey Santos in big‑money deals.

Manchester United have struggled under Michael Carrick, prompting rumours of a January search for a left‑back and a striker.

Benjamin Sesko is out with a shin injury and Joshua Zirkzee is rumored to be for sale in January after featuring only once this term.

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The club have been linked with striker options Dominic Calvert‑Lewin, Ivan Toney and Jean‑Philippe Mateta.

TEAMtalk reported that Manchester United have been approached about a potential January deal for Balogun, who is currently at Monaco.

The report said Premier League clubs have been sounded out and confirmed Manchester United are among those approached, seeking a new centre‑forward and assessing Balogun’s availability.

Ex‑Premier League striker Troy Deeney warned that a move to Manchester United could hamper Balogun’s career, noting the club has not produced a successful striker in the last decade.

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Deeney added that he thought a move to Everton made more sense and that the Manchester United project would set Balogun back despite his recent form in the World Cup and Champions League.

After an Everton move fell through in the summer, Balogun said a return to the Premier League remains a possibility.