Arsenal boss Arteta not ready to give up on Balogun

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, isn’t giving up on keeping hold of Folarin Balogun.

The 19-year-old’s contract is up in the summer and reports suggested he was close to agreeing on a deal with a foreign club.

Arteta insists he is not aware of any developments. Instead, he said competition for places is to blame for the forward’s recent absence.

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“Regarding his contractual situation with the club, I just want to convince him he has a future at the club, not sending the opposite message,” Arteta said.

“He’s showing a real hunger and desire to be with us and we’re trying to get something done because we want him to stay.”