Folarin Balogun has sent a clear message to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal ahead of a key summer for the USMNT international. After confirming that he would be representing America at senior level, the 21-year-old has made the perfect start to life for his country, showing the Gunners what he's all about.
Having already bagged 21 league goals in his first full senior season, a year spent productively away at Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims, Balogun is now a sought-after player. There is interest from across the Premier League and Europe in his services as his stock continues to rise.
After opening his account for the USA, scoring the second in their 2-0 win over Canada to seal a second CONCACAF Nations League in a row, he has capped off a fine breakthrough season. While Arsenal look toward a central figure in their attack to rely on for goals - Arteta's men spread them around in the league with four players scoring ten or more - Balogun is making a real case to be given a chance.
