Millwall boss asked about transfer link to exciting Arsenal attacker Folarin Balogun

Millwall manager Gary Rowett has responded to recent transfer speculation linking the Championship side with Arsenal’s highly-rated forward Folarin Balogun.

The Lions, Swansea, Bournemouth and Sheffield United have all been mooted as admirers of the 20-year-old, who has represented England at U21 level.

There has been speculation that Balogun could be allowed to make a loan exit in the January transfer window.

Rowett told the South London Press: “Our recruitment team will make enquiries for any good young striker out there. Whether those enquiries go any further or come to the point where the player is available, I don’t know. There is always going to be that speculation, most of the time away from my desk.

“We’ll look at players and we’re looking at quite a few players at the moment. We haven’t decided exactly what we’re going to do in the next window. It’s always quite fluid at our club.

“It’s a nice problem that the forwards are starting to find a little more form and starting to perform to a much higher level with more regularity. If that continues up until the window then perhaps there will be less of a need to sign player in that position.

“But if you ask any club – at any point and whether they are top, middle or bottom of the league – what any team wants then they’ll want more goals. Every team and every manager will be after a striker, of some sort. There will be a lot who don’t get the one they want, because they are not easy to find.

“We’re happy with the squad. I expect a little bit of movement in January and therefore it might open up the opportunity for us to strengthen one or two areas – not just for January but with the summer in mind as well. There are a few loans and out of contract players, there might be a little more movement with those in the next couple of windows. You always have half an eye on that.”