After Al-Hilal made a world-record transfer bid for Kylian Mbappé, Dotun is joined by Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge to dissect what this means for Mbappé and the potential consequences for European football.

One player trying his best not to move to Saudi Arabia is Romelu Lukaku - but, now Inter have lost interest, does he have a choice? Plus, we asses the Shakespearian love triangle that is emerging between Atlético Madrid, João Félix and Barcelona.

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Inter Milan is currently in search of a new striker and has identified Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun as one of their key targets for the position. The American forward is considered an important option for Inter, who are also interested in adding Alvaro Morata to their squad in the current transfer window.

Following the failed pursuit of Romelu Lukaku, Inter has intensified their efforts to secure the signature of Balogun in recent weeks. The Italian club is willing to work out a deal with Arsenal to acquire the young striker.

According to a report from FC Inter News, Inter is prepared to send representatives to New York to negotiate the transfer of Balogun.

If Inter demonstrates enough seriousness and commitment to completing the deal, Arsenal may be willing to offer a discount to facilitate an agreement between the two clubs.

Inter Milan’s pursuit of Balogun, along with their interest in Morata, indicates their ambition to strengthen their attacking options for the upcoming season, especially after their recent success in reaching the UEFA Champions League final. As negotiations unfold, both clubs will likely work towards finding common ground to potentially complete the transfer.

Oleksandr Zinchenko has been vocal and outspoken about the war in his native Ukraine, which escalated after Russia’s invasion last year. The conflict has turned into a full-scale war, leading the European governing body to take action by banning the Russian national team and clubs from competing in their tournaments.

Despite being unable to actively participate in the frontline due to living and working in England, Zinchenko has been actively involved in coordinating efforts to help refugees from Ukraine. Additionally, he has been using his platform to speak out against Vladimir Putin’s invasion of his country.

As a professional footballer, Zinchenko cannot carry arms or directly engage in combat, but he is doing what he can to contribute and assist those affected by the conflict. His efforts to raise awareness and support refugees demonstrate his commitment to making a difference and lending a helping hand in any way possible.

The ex-Manchester City man has now revealed his motivation and said as quoted by Sky Sports:

“My mission is to try to help as much as I can.

Romeo Lavia remains a target for Arsenal, but securing the young Belgian midfielder’s signature won’t be an easy task. Several Premier League clubs are also interested in him, including Liverpool and Chelsea.

Lavia had an impressive season with Southampton, despite the club’s eventual relegation from the English top flight. His performances have caught the attention of bigger clubs, and Arsenal has been monitoring his progress closely.

However, the competition for Lavia’s signature is fierce, and it’s now apparent that he may soon move to a new club. While Arsenal is keen on signing him, they currently face financial constraints and must first make player sales before they can bring in new recruits.

Sky Sport’s Dharmesh Sheth reveals that Arsenal’s transfer activity may be dependent on offloading players before they can make any significant new signings.

He said on the Transfer Talk Podcast: