Arsenal star Folarin Balogun is the talk of the town after his explosion onto the scene at in France. The 21-year-old striker has bagged 17 goals on loan at Stade de Reims and is outdoing Lionel Messi and Neymar in the Ligue 1 goalscoring charts.
His performances come at a timely point for the Hale End graduate too with Eddie Nketiah stamping his foot down on a first team place at the Emirates Stadium. Meanwhile, a long-term role in the centre of the attack in north London could present itself as Gabriel Jesus continues to be flexible across the frontline.
Balogun only scored three goals at Championship side Middlesbrough last term and appeared to be at a crossroads but his form this term has seen him rise to European prominence. It has also coincided with a key decision that could have a big impact on the rest of his career.
