Tag: Folarin Balogun

Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring a penalty kick during the French L1 football match between Stade de Reims and Clermont Foot 63 at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, northestern France, on August 14, 2022. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee says former Gunner helped convince him to move

Folarin Balogun has praised Alexandre Lacazette for his influence on the Arsenal youngster in training and in making his loan move to Ligue 1 this season.
Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (R) runs after the ball next to Strasbourg's French midfielder Dimitri Lienard (L) during the French L1 football match between RC Strasbourg Alsace and Stade de Reims at Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, eastern France, on August 21, 2022. (Photo by FREDERICK FLORIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Ligue 1 side regret turning down chance to sign Arsenal striker

Nantes are starting to regret their decision not to sign Folarin Balogun on loan from Arsenal, according to reports from France.

Arsenal loanee stars in Ligue 1 with 6 goal contributions in 6 games

Folarin Balogun continued his red-hot start to life on loan with Stade de Reims on Sunday, scoring yet another goal for the side.
Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (R) runs after the ball next to Strasbourg's French midfielder Dimitri Lienard (L) during the French L1 football match between RC Strasbourg Alsace and Stade de Reims at Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, eastern France, on August 21, 2022. (Photo by FREDERICK FLORIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee top scorer in Ligue 1 after 3 goals in 3

Folarin Balogun became Ligue 1's joint-top scorer in the early hours of Sunday afternoon, after scoring his third goal in three games.
Marseille's Portuguese midfielder Nuno Tavares (C) heads the ball during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Stade de Reims at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southeastern France, on August 7, 2022. (Photo by PASCAL GUYOT/AFP via Getty Images)

3 goals, 1 clean sheet, 6 debuts: Arsenal weekend loan roundup

Three Arsenal loanees scored and Arthur Okonkwo kept a clean sheet in a positive weekend overall for the Gunners' loan army.
Folarin Balogun celebrating a goal with Omari Hutchinson (L) (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Folarin Balogun leaves on loan but Arteta sees his future at Arsenal

After signing a contract to stay at the club, Folarin Balogun is still part of Mikel Arteta's long-term plans but will spend next season on loan with Stade de Reims.
Folarin Balogun celebrating a goal for Middlesbrough (Photo via Middlesbrough on Instagram)

Arsenal striker holding medical today for Ligue 1 move

Folarin Balogun is set to hold a medical with Reims today over a season-long loan without an option to buy, according to various reports.
Folarin Balogun celebrating a goal with Omari Hutchinson (L) (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal haven’t decided whether to loan striker this summer

Arsenal are still undecided on whether or not to loan Folarin Balogun this summer, despite apparent interest from Ligue 1 side Reims.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Folarin Balogun of England shoots during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between England U21 and Andorra U21 on March 25, 2022 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Ligue 1 side hopeful of deal for Arsenal striker

Stade de Reims are on Folarin Balogun's case and hopeful of striking a deal to loan him without an option to buy, according to a report.
Folarin Balogun celebrating a goal with Omari Hutchinson (L) (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Ligue 1 club accelerate their pursuit of Arsenal striker

Ligue 1 club Reims are accelerating their pursuit of Folarin Balogun on loan, according to reports from France.
Folarin Balogun celebrating a goal with Omari Hutchinson (L) (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Bundesliga and Championship clubs chase Arsenal loan

Clubs in the Championship and in the Bundesliga are interested in a loan move for Arsenal's Folarin Balogun, according to reports.
Arsenal's German goalkeeper Bernd Leno stands on the pitch during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, on March 19, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Partey & Leno travel for Arsenal’s pre-season tour

Folarin Balogun, Bernd Leno, and Thomas Partey were reportedly all set to miss out on Arsenal's tour of the United States but they've all travelled.
Albert Sambi Lokonga and Eddie Nketiah celebrate a goal in pre-season (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Nketiah & Lokonga star in Arsenal’s pre-season opener

Arsenal played their first friendly of pre-season against Ipswich Town on Saturday, thrashing the League One side 5-1.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Folarin Balogun of England shoots during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between England U21 and Andorra U21 on March 25, 2022 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

3 goals, 2 games: Arsenal duo shine on international duty

Folarin Balogun and Emile Smith Rowe are shining on England u21 duty, with a couple of goal contributions each in their opening games.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Folarin Balogun of England shoots during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between England U21 and Andorra U21 on March 25, 2022 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal youngsters called up for upcoming England fixtures

The England u18s and u21s are in action over the upcoming international break, and Arsenal have players in both camps.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND: Middlesbrough player Folarin Balogun reacts dejectedly during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town at Riverside Stadium on April 18, 2022. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal loans end earlier than hoped

Folarin Balogun and Daniel Ballard both saw their loans come to an end on Saturday, as they narrowly missed out on the promotion play-offs.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Folarin Balogun of England shoots during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between England U21 and Andorra U21 on March 25, 2022 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Balogun draws transfer interest from Premier League hopeful

Fulham are looking to bring Folarin Balogun in on loan next season, when they hope to be playing Premier League football.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Folarin Balogun of Middlesbrough during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Middlesbrough v Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on March 19, 2022 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough on goal drought after benching Balogun

Folarin Balogun has found himself on the bench more often than not for the last fortnight of action, despite Middlesbrough's terrible attacking form.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Folarin Balogun of Middlesbrough during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Middlesbrough v Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on March 19, 2022 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee scores 6th goal in 6 games for club & country

Folarin Balogun returned from his three England u21 goals over the international break to score again for Middlesbrough on Saturday.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND: Folarin Balogun of England celebrates scoring the third goal during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between England U21s and Czech Republic U21s on November 11, 2021. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Balogun scores 3, Norton-Cuffy assists: Arsenal’s England youth results for March

Arsenal have a number of players involved across the various England youth teams once again this month, from the u21s to the u17s.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Folarin Balogun of England shoots during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between England U21 and Andorra U21 on March 25, 2022 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

20yo striker admits Arsenal ‘looking very good’

Folarin Balogun has been speaking about his loan, how he feels he has matured, and how there is no hiding place now.
Folarin Balogun celebrating a goal for Middlesbrough (Photo via Middlesbrough on Instagram)

Folarin Balogun scores curling finish from range

Folarin Balogun had one of his best games in a Middlesbrough shirt on Tuesday, scoring from outside the box and playing a pivotal role in the result.
Daniel Ballard and Folarin Balogun (Photo via Millwall on Twitter)

Balogun vs Ballard: Arsenal loanees face off in intense fixture

Folarin Balogun and Daniel Ballard faced off in a Championship encounter on Saturday with their respective loan clubs.
Millwall v Fulham - Daniel Ballard of Millwall during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Den, London. Copyright: Brian Tonks

Arsenal loan watch: 13 loanees feature in busy weekend

13 Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend, with the highlight being a first senior goal for Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND: Folarin Balogun of Middlesbrough on the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion at Riverside Stadium on February 22, 2022. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)

USA or England: Folarin Balogun makes international decision

Folarin Balogun is set to choose the United States over England for his international future, according to a report.
Folarin Balogun celebrates with Middlesbrough (Photo via Boro on Twitter)

Video: Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun embarrasses star Spurs defender

Folarin Balogun played 45 minutes as a substitute for Middlesbrough as they knocked Spurs out of the FA Cup on Tuesday night.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND: Folarin Balogun of Middlesbrough on the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion at Riverside Stadium on February 22, 2022. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)

No luck: Post denies Folarin Balogun first goal twice

Folarin Balogun was hugely unfortunate not to open his goalscoring tally with Middlesbrough this weekend, hitting the post twice.
Manchester United's French defender Raphael Varane (L) vies with Middlesbrough's English striker Folarin Balogun (R) during the English FA Cup fourth-round football match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on February 4, 2022. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY / AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta decided to sanction Balogun departure during match

Mikel Arteta decided to loan out Folarin Balogun at half-time of Arsenal's League Cup match against Sunderland, according to a report.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND: Folarin Balogun (R) of Middlesbrough in action with Krystian Bielik of Derby County during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Derby County at Riverside Stadium on February 12, 2022. (Photo by Nigel Roddis / Getty Images)

Chris Wilder assesses Folarin Balogun’s first Championship start

Chris Wilder has praised Folarin Balogun's performance in his first Championship start for Middlesbrough over the weekend.
Folarin Balogun provides an assist for Middlesbrough against Derby County (Photo via Boro on Twitter)

Video: Exciting Arsenal loanee provides backheel assist

Folarin Balogun provided a backheel assist for Middlesbrough on Saturday, keeping his positive early loan form going on his first league start.
Karl Hein of Estonia during the International Friendly, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft match at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence. Date: 11th November 2020. Picture: Jonathan Moscrop / Sportimage

Arsenal loan watch: Another debut, Saliba plays new position

Arsenal had another loan debutant in midweek, as nine loanees featured on the pitch over the last two days.
Folarin Balogun after signing his new long-term contract with Arsenal (Photo via Balogun on Twitter)

Folarin Balogun completes Middlesbrough medical

Folarin Balogun is expected to complete his move on loan to Middlesbrough in the next day or two with his medical now complete and all terms agreed.
25th August 2021 The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, West Midlands, England EFL Cup Football, West Bromwich Albion versus Arsenal Arsenal players celebrate Alexandre Lacazette& x2019s goal after 69 minutes 0-6 Graham Wilson

8 players who could leave Arsenal in January

The January transfer window is upon us and it is the last chance for Arsenal to obtain a few £££ for a number of players, so who is likely to leave?
Folarin Balogun of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, London, England on 22 August 2021. Copyright: Vince Mignott

Arsenal confident striker loan will complete next week

Folarin Balogun is expected to complete a loan move to Middlesbrough next week, with confidence of a deal growing.
Folarin Balogun scoring for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Talks advanced: Folarin Balogun expected to complete move

Middlesbrough are currently leading the race to sign Folarin Balogun on loan this month, with Arsenal now ready to accept the deal.
Folarin Balogun of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, London, England on 22 August 2021. Copyright: Vince Mignott

Arsenal make 7 young players available for loan

Arsenal have made seven of their academy players available for loan moves in the January transfer window, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Flo Balogun of Arsenal takes a penalty which is saved by Kjell Scherpen of Brighton & Hove Albion (not pictured) during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal U23 and Brighton & Hove Albion U23 at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2021. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Arsenal youngster told to move in January by former Gunner

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes a loan move would be the correct next step for Folarin Balogun in the January transfer window.
James Olayinka and Salah-Eddine Oulad M'hand challenge a Southampton player for the ball (Photo via SouthamptonFC.com)

Arsenal teenager scores 35-yard chip in Southampton u23 win

The Arsenal u23s came from behind again to pick up a key win over Southampton in their Premier League Cup campaign on Sunday.
Folarin Balogun scoring for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Per Mertesacker confirms plan for Folarin Balogun

Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker says Folarin Balogun will most likely go on loan in the January transfer window.
Folarin Balogun celebrating a goal for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Why Arsenal youngster should win Player of the Month award

Folarin Balogun has been nominated for Premier League 2 Player of the Month, and there's little doubt in my mind he should win the award.