Arsenal star Folarin Balogun has been in talks with joining the US men's national team after being overlooked for Gareth Southgate's latest England squad. This comes after the promising 21-year-old posted a cryptic message on Instagram - where he wrote "going where you're appreciated" - indicating his frustration at not being called up for the March Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine.
On loan from the Gunners, Balogun has impressed at French side Reims this campaign. His Ligue 1 goal tally of 17, from 28 matches, is only bettered by PSG's Kylian Mbappe and Lille's Jonathan David, with both having netted 19 league goals this term.
Despite those impressive numbers, there was no place for him in Southgate's first squad since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Instead, the forward berths were represented by Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Ivan Toney, with Marcus Rashford later having to withdraw due to a knock.
