It was an excellent trio of goals, all the more so for being scored so quickly, and put Arsenal in the driving seat early into the first half. Minutes later Balogun completed his hat-trick, receiving the ball with his back to goal and turning to fire a long range shot from the edge of the box with power and precision. Balogun might not be top of the list just yet but his name will certainly be in the mix alongside several exciting attackers coming through the Arsenal academy this year. The Swede has been given a mandate to recommend the cream of Arsenal’s young crop to Emery and suggest how they might be able to contribute to the first team squad. His second highlighted his close control. And that chance could come tonight. Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today! The striker scored a brace in Arsenal’s friendly against Boreham Wood and ended up making a key difference in the Bayern Munich game in California, where he set up Nketiah’s winner. He is on the bench tonight as Arsenal take on Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup. Folarin Balogun. 'Next big thing!' In a summer that has seen a number of Arsenal youngsters shine on the pre-season tour to the USA, 18-year-old Folarin Balogun's performances for the Under-23's offered an exciting glimpse of the future on the domestic front. The recent performances of the 16-year-old has kept Eddie on tenterhooks. From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time. Balogun had a trial period with Tottenham before deciding to join north London rivals Arsenal when he was 10 years old. Eyewitness? Facebook: You can follow our Arsenal page, James Benge, and Art de Roché. The two players also share a passion for getting on the scoresheet. Striker Balogun is out of contract next summer but it’s believed the Gunners have been keen to sell this summer to avoid losing the 19-year-old for free next year. 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This statistic shows which shirt numbers the palyer has already worn in his career. “I see them really committed and hopefully we can find the right agreement for both parties and move on, because I think there’s a great future ahead of us with these kids.”, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Submit your stories now via social or: Thank you! Speaking of Ljungberg’s role he said: "He's given the lads a lot of information on working with Unai, he's trying to help the young boys make the step up. Player of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun has signed a professional contract with Premier League giants Arsenal. Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun has appeared to confirm he is leaving the club in a post on social media.. Striker Balogun is out of contract next summer but it’s believed the Gunners have been keen to sell this summer to avoid losing the 19-year-old for free next year. Balogun has been with the Arsenal youth set up since he was 10 years-old where he has developed into one of the best attacking prospects in England. Well then sign up for the brilliant new Daily Star Sport email newsletter! explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. “Hopefully we can have some good news about them very soon. 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I’ve been at the club since I was young, so I’m just happy that I’ve been given the opportunity to push on. You have successfully subscribed to receive our newsletter pulse.ng, Folarin Balogun is the latest player of Nigerian descent to sign a long-term deal with Arsenal [Arsenal], Folarin Balogun wants to finsih this season as the top scorer in the U-18 Ptremier League [Arsenal], Don't miss a thing, get the latest updates to fuel your conversation daily, James Olayinka who also recently signed a new contract, ukayo Saka and Arthur Okonkwo who also signed new deals at Arsenal. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Our. News of Balogun’s potential departure comes just days after fellow youngster Bukayo Saka signed a new deal at the Emirates. WhatsApp: Click here to enroll or text NEWS to 07557204612 and then add the number to your phone contacts book as  arsenal dot london  (case sensitive, with spaces) to receive daily updates and breaking news on Arsenal. “I am the sort of striker that likes to play on the shoulder of the last defender and make runs behind them, similar to the way that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang plays,” said Balogun last season in an interview with Arsenal.com. Emile Smith-Rowe laid out how this might help other youngsters. 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Twitter: You can follow our dedicated Arsenal Twitter account, our senior football writer James Benge and trainee Arsenal writer Art de Roché. The pacey forward started 19 fixtures in our under-18s title-winning season, scoring an incredible 25 goals. While Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock have caught the eye of fans and the coaching team in the USA, Balogun stole the show with a hat-trick in a 3-2 win over the Bees. The 17-year-old joins James Olayinka who also recently signed a new contract with the London based side. Folarin Balogun starred with a first half hat-trick (Image: Jack Thomas/Getty Images) It was an excellent trio of goals, all the more so for being scored so quickly, and put Arsenal in the driving seat early into the first half. Thousands of residents were told to leave their homes, Villagers fight back against rampaging monkeys with bamboo sticks and slingshots, Locals in the Saharsa district, in the Indian state of Bihar, have been forced to arm themselves against monkeys to protect food in their homes and grains in their fields, You've been cooking toad in the hole wrong - chef's trick adds extra flavour, Does your Yorkshire pudding never rise and your sausage taste bland? Arsenal's Folarin Balogun will play for the U.S. under-18 team in a friendly tournament this week, after playing for England under-17s in May. The first goal was a penalty, won by Arsenal’s tricky winger Trae Coyle. It was a display that exhibited the full range of his talents.