Arsenal tell Brentford they must fork out £8m to land teenage striker Folarin Balogun
ARSENAL have told Brentford they want £8million for rookie striker Folarin Balogun. This is despite the 19-year-old never playing a first-team game and out of contract next summer. Sky Sports report that Brentford, who will meet Fulham in the Championship play-off final, enquired about Balogun in January. But despite the teenager never looking like getting […]
ARSENAL have told Brentford they want £8million for rookie striker Folarin Balogun.
This is despite the 19-year-old never playing a first-team game and out of contract next summer.
Sky Sports report that Brentford, who will meet Fulham in the Championship play-off final, enquired about Balogun in January.
But despite the teenager never looking like getting a start for the Gunners, he was kept hold of.
Balogun is regarded as one of the most promising talents in the Arsenal academy, having gained a reputation as a deadly finisher in front of goal.
Able to also represent Nigeria on the international stage, Balogun first came to attention during the 2017/18 season when he chipped in with 12 goals in 25 games.
The following campaign saw the youngster bang in 28 goals in as many games – including 19 strikes in the U18 Premier League in just 19 matches.
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And his goalscoring exploits have continued when stepping up to the U23s this season as he has fired home ten goals in 15 Premier League 2 fixtures.
But despite his remarkable form, his chances in the first team look to be limited due to Eddie Nketiah’s impressive displays under Mikel Arteta.
But it has been reported that he does not see a pathway to progress at the club, and is even prepared to sit out the final year of his deal.