Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun may be the next big thing to come from the London Colney academy, having impressed with French side Reims on loan. The striker has consistently found the back of the net this season, scoring 14 goals in 20 league games played so far.
It leaves the 21-year-old top of the charts when it comes to goals, beating the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar in that regard. His impressive breakout campaign could be a suggestion of things to come, with hopes of making it with the Gunners going forwards.
However, there will also be a clear decision to make when it comes to his international career in the future too. Balogun is currently eligible for both England and the USMNT, having represented both at youth level, but currently playing for the Three Lions for the under 21s.
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Chances of breaking in at England may be low, though not impossible, but his form outlines the need for the USMNT to make a push in landing his allegiance. With the need for an outright forward for years to come, it seems the ideal time to land him, with Reims manager Will Still full of praise for him.
"He is brilliant, he is absolutely brilliant, and I am just not talking about the player, I am talking about the human being behind as well," Still said on Balogun to TalkSPORT. "He has totally adapted into the environment he has come into.
"He has accepted the people around him and he is working incredibly hard for the team, and he has obviously got huge amount of ability, he is a top all-round striker, he is now the top scorer in the league. Full credit goes to him."
It remains to be seen if he can be convinced to make the switch to the US, but it could be a huge turning point in building a competitive squad for the future.
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