Post-World Cup, the USMNT is in a state of flux. For club and country, Balogun’s future is bright. He could still give Mikel Arteta something different and is young enough to improve even further. The Gunners are well-stocked for attacking options, but Balogun could still strengthen their squad.

On loan at Reims from Arsenal, Balogun could have a future in the Premier League.

He isn’t one-dimensional, though – Balogun’s all-round game suggests he could be a good fit for the USMNT’s approach, with the 21-year-old capable of dropping deep and playing a part in possession play. He has netted 17 goals in just 28 Ligue 1 appearances for Reims this season. The hype around Balogun is understandable. It’s been good and I know a few of the guys have spoken to him as well.” I hope we get the chance to speak to him again. I think it’s been good because it’s been an opportunity for us just to share about our program and who we are and what we do and that’s it. He’s out here having a bit of a break and then some training, and we’ve had some discussions. “As I’ve said before, we’ve had dialogue,’ Hudson said when asked about Balogun.

Then he was pictured in Orlando, where Anthony Hudson and the US team were based. First, the young striker posted a message to his Instagram account hinting at his displeasure at being overlooked for Gareth Southgate’s England squad. Balogun could be the solution to the USA’s number nine problems and it seems increasingly likely that he will commit to the programme.īalogun spent the international break teasing USMNT fans. Folarin Balogun wasn’t at the US men’s national team’s CONCACAF Nations League win over El Salvador, but the 21-year-old was very much present in the minds of many fans in Orlando.

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