Folarin Balogun: Arsenal Youngster Hints at Quitting Club With Cryptic Tweet

Folarin Balogun: Arsenal Youngster Hints at Quitting Club With Cryptic Tweet

Fred Kennedy
updated at July 3, 2023 at 4:11 AM
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  • Folarin Balogun has been linked with a possible Arsenal exit this summer
  • The 21-year-old is not guaranteed first-team football at the Emirates despite his goalscoring prowess
  • Balogun scored an impressive 21 goals for Ligue 1 side Reims during his loan spell with them last season

Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun has dropped the biggest hint yet on his imminent departure from the club.

The forward has widely been linked with a possible summer exit, with Mikel Arteta keen to cash in on him to raise funds for transfer targets.

Folarin Balogun in action during the Carabao Cup quarter-final match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium. Photo by Charlotte Wilson.
Folarin Balogun in action during the Carabao Cup quarter-final match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium. Photo by Charlotte Wilson.
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According to The Mirror, Balogun is currently one of the most in-demand young strikers in Europe.

The 21-year-old Arsenal academy graduate enjoyed a successful loan spell at Ligue 1 side Reims last season, netting an eyewatering 21 goals.

His incredible goal haul has seen him court transfer interest from several European clubs.

While the Gunners are well aware of the immense talent that Bolagun possesses, the forward will not be guaranteed consistent first-team football at the Emirates next season.

As such, the Gunners are said to have placed a £35million price tag on him, with several clubs already circling in.

Balogun's cryptic tweet

The young forward has further fuelled speculation on his imminent exit by posting a cryptic tweet.

The Arsenal ace, who made it public that he was tweeting from Enfield, posted an egg-timer emoji with the caption:

"It is time!"

The tweet sparked a plethora of panicked reactions from fans, who wondered if this meant the forward had found his new club.

Meanwhile, AC Milan are believed to be the leading contenders for the services of the USA international.

4 deals Arsenal could seal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Arsenal could reportedly seal four more deals in the coming weeks after landing the signing of Kai Havertz from Chelsea.

Havertz became the Gunners' first major signing of the summer after splashing over £65million to land his services.

Arsenal are keen to strengthen their squad this summer as they bid to challenge Man City for the Premier League title.

West Ham ace Declan Rice and Ajax's Jurrien Timber are the other two players the north Londoners are looking to sign.

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