There are quality Arsenal players whose names are being linked with exits. One of them is Folarin Balogun. The 21yo impressed last season on loan at Stade de Reims, managing 21 goals in 37 Ligue 1 games.
With next season looming, much has been said about where the Gunner will play.
While the belief is he’ll leave, with Arsenal keen on pocketing £50 million from his exit, there’s still a chance he could stay.
A few days, we noted how different Gunners, who would have quickly left, all opted to stay due to Mikel Arteta. Looking at stars like Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson, who had opportunities to re-establish themselves elsewhere but opted to stay, don’t you think Arteta can convince Balogun to stay?
As much as many feel Balogun could leave, the Gunners are giving him a chance to take part in first-team training, with all indications suggesting he will be given an ample opportunity to prove himself worthy; there’s a bright chance he stays. There’s so much to watch out for in Arsenal’s pre-season. Other than watching new tactics and new players show us what they are all about, Balogun is one player all eyes will be on. He certainly looked very lively against FC Nurnberg last night and clearly aims to impress Arteta.
In a top team, no one is guaranteed game time; look at Phil Foden at Man City last season, but there are always plenty of opportunities to play. Nketiah and Jesus can be options playing from the wings, but Balogun showed us how quick and creative he is in front of goal and can fight himself into the No. 9 role in the starting lineup.
Who thinks Arteta should persuade him to stay?
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