Stade de Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot has admitted that it will be 'impossible' for the French outfit to sign Folarin Balogun on loan for an additional season. The 21-year-old Arsenal striker has impressed in Ligue 1 this season, giving the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar a run for their money.
Balogun, who sees his contract with the Gunners expire in 2025, has featured 23 times for Stade de Reims this season, directly contributing towards 17 goals. The Hale End graduate has managed to rival the league's top players in the race for the Golden Boot, sharing first place with Mbappe and Jonathan David.
Had he converted his penalty against Nice at the weekend, Balogun would have claimed top-spot from the Paris Saint-Germain star and Lille striker, respectively, for his own. With the England and United States youth international proving to a huge success in the French topflight, the Stade de Reims president has surrendered that it's unlikely the youngster will return next term.
