Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has backed the USMNT's Folarin Balogun to establish himself in Mikel Arteta's plans ahead of the next Premier League campaign.
The Gunners academy graduate experienced something of a breakout season at senior level while on loan in France with Stade de Reims last term, notching an impressive 22 goals. The 22-year-old also put speculation over his international allegiance to bed by committing to the US and has already broken his duck against Canada .
It has been a whirlwind year for the starlet, who will be hoping he can translate his form of last season into becoming a regular goalscorer for his boyhood team. The former England U-21s striker faces one of the most pivotal pre-seasons of his fledgling career amid questions over his long-term future at the club.
