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Arsenal: Charles Watts claims Mikel Arteta hint at Folarin Balogun loan

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Arsenal writer Charles Watts has claimed that the future of Folarin Balogun may have been revealed by Mikel Arteta. 

In the week, the young striker failed to get off the bench as the Gunners swept aside Leeds United in the Carabao Cup. With Balogun’s other opportunities for senior minutes being limited so far this season, questions have emerged over his immediate prospects.

Indeed, after the cup win, Arteta was asked about the situation with the 20-year-old. He replied (via football.london): He’s still really young and needs to go through every phase. I’m really happy with him. In December we will see what happens.”

While speaking on his own YouTube channel, Watts has now claimed this could have been Arteta revealing a January loan move for Balogun.

He explained, saying (10:24): “I think that seems to suggest that there is a good chance that Balogun will be going out on loan, or certainly will be given the opportunity to go on loan in January.

“Personally, for me, I think it’s absolutely going to be a good thing if that were to happen.”

TIF thoughts on Folarin Balogun and Arsenal…

After starting the first game of the season – the 2-0 loss away to Brentford – Balogun’s minutes have really dried up. Indeed, since that outing, he has featured just once in the Premier League; not even making the squad for the other games.

Seven minutes in the previous round of the League Cup is all he has managed in other competitions too, with most of his game time having to come in Premier League 2.

Does Folarin Balogun need to go on loan?

Yes

Yes

No

No

Having signed a new contract as recently as April, Arsenal will likely have big plans for the talented youngster. However, at this time, a loan move may be the best for his development.

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