Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea may find themselves going after the same striker this transfer window, according to a recent report.
The fierce rivals will both be looking for improved fortunes this season after the London pair failed to qualify for European football in dismal respective seasons.
Admittedly, Spurs fans will say they had it worse as the Lilywhites narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League, while Chelsea did manage to reach the FA Cup final.
However, both have made managerial changes in recent months with Tottenham hiring Roberto De Zerbi in March and Chelsea bringing in Xabi Alonso once last season had officially concluded.
Both will be looking to lead vast improvement at their respective clubs.
Tottenham and Chelsea interested in Folarin Balogun
Both Tottenham and Chelsea are interested in a move for Monaco and USA striker Folarin Balogun, according to journalist Santi Aouna, with PSG also credited as a club targeting the 24-year-old.
The Parisians are looking to replace the outgoing Goncalo Ramos, who is headed to AC Milan, but Spurs are offering "heavy competition", while Chelsea "are also interested". The report states that Spurs have made Balogun a "priority" signing this summer.
Balogun came through the youth ranks at Arsenal and even made 10 senior appearances for the Gunners. He also had loan spells at Middlesbrough and Stade Reims before joining Monaco in 2023.
Since, the USA international has recorded 31 goals and 13 assists in 91 appearances for the French side and now looks likely to move on this summer.
Return to London would make sense
Having grown up in London despite his allegiance to the USMNT, Balogun joining Tottenham or Chelsea would certainly be interesting given his Arsenal upbringing.
The striker was never given a proper opportunity to test himself at Premier League level with most of his appearances for the Gunners' first-team coming in the Europa League.
Now though, the 24-year-old's stock as one of Europe's hottest strikers is growing and may compound further following the World Cup. According to Caught Offside, the striker is being valued at around €55million.
Balogun scored twice for the USA in their opening World Cup match, a 4-1 victory over Paraguay, which has directed eyes around the world on the forward.
However, a move to PSG would also make sense for the Monaco man, with the Parisians Europe's top club at this moment in time on the back of lifting back-to-back Champions Leagues.
Regardless of what happens over the remainder of the summer, it seems unlikely that Balogun will still be representing Monaco when the transfer window closes.