Folarin Balogun says the club will either have to play him or sell him
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun will refuse to go out on loan again and says the club will either have to play him or sell him as he looks for resolution over his future
- Folarin Balogun has two years remaining on his contract with Arsenal
- The forward scored 21 Ligue 1 goals on loan with Stade de Reims last season
- There is plenty of interest from other clubs and he wants assurances to stay
Folarin Balogun says Arsenal must integrate him into their first team next season or sell him this summer.
Balogun had a brilliant season on loan at Stade de Reims, scoring 21 goals in Ligue 1.
That has attracted interest from clubs across Europe with the forward still just 21 years of age.
Arsenal already have Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah competing for the No 9 position and could look to cash in on Balogun’s form to fund their moves for other targets.
And Balogun, who has two years remaining on his deal, wants a resolution on his future.
Folarin Balogun says Arsenal must integrate him into their first team if they are to keep him
Mikel Arteta may be looking to sell Balogun to fund moves for the club’s other targets
‘What I can say is that I definitely won’t go on loan again,’ he said after scoring his first goal for the USA in their win over Canada in the Concacaf Nations League final on Sunday night.
‘I’m not sure [about] the discussions that are going to take place, I’m not sure what’s going to happen.
‘But I’m just committed to now, I try to stay present. I obviously want to enjoy the moment with my team and my family.’
Balogun scored his first goal for the united States against Canada on Sunday night
Balogun, who previously had a loan spell with Middlesbrough, is a product of Arsenal’s academy and has made 10 first team appearances.
Most of those came in cup competitions and he is clearly looking for a significant role in the team if he is to stay.
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