Reims striker Balogun makes key private decision about Arsenal future

Folarin Balogun has privately declared Reims as the final loan of his Arsenal career.

The 21-year-old has been outstanding in Ligue 1 this season, where he has plundered 18 goals in 29 appearances for Reims.

The Athletic reports Balogun is keen to stay with Arsenal, but only for regular first team football.

With both Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah enjoying strong seasons for the Gunners – and interest in signing a new centre-forward – Balogun may be forced to look elsewhere.

Balogun’s contract runs to 2025.