Folarin Balogun: Time bomb ready to explode, says Arsenal academy chief
Arsenal academy chief, Per Mertesacker, believes Folarin Balogun is the next star that will blossom from the Gunners academy.
But the ex-Gunners defender admits Balogun is likely to go on loan in January to get the experience he needs to succeed at the club.
Mertesacker said: “I think the closest, at the moment, to take that step is Flo Balogun.
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“He’s transferred into the first team dressing room.
“He still plays U23’s football and probably most likely will go on loan in January because you need extra exposure to get to that next level so he needs to make that transition.”