Arsenal finished the summer transfer window with just Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah as the forward options going into the season. A lot of pressure will be placed on both forwards with a heavy fixture schedule due to the Europa League.
Fans are concerned about the pressure on both of the players to score goals, and it was expected that an additional goal source would be signed in the summer transfer window to provide more support for the two strikers.
However, it could prove to be a blessing in disguise that Edu decided against signing a third option. The reason for this is because Folarin Balogun is currently high-flying in Ligue 1, and this has also now been replicated at an international level, as the youngster continues to thrive for England Under-21s.
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Balogun scored an impressive goal against Germany on Tuesday evening as the young Three Lions came from behind to win 3-1. Balogun's well-taken goal levelled the scoreline as he proved to be the catalyst to his team’s victory.
The 21-year-old is following a similar path to Eddie Nketiah, in terms of his England Under-21s domination. Nketiah is the all-time top scorer for his nation having scored 14 goals, as he was consistently tasked with leading the line.
This is now the case with Balogun, who is now starting striker for England and has scored seven goals in the process. This can give the youngster encouragement for his Arsenal breakthrough, as Nketiah's England success gave him the extra recognition to knock on the first team door at London Colney
Balogun has also dominated the top French division since making a season-long loan switch to Reims in the summer transfer window. This has been proven by his impressive goal return, scoring five goals in the league so far.
With this continued trajectory, Balogun is proving to be a crucial asset for the Gunners, meaning Arteta could bring him back into the team ahead of next season.
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