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'Balogun is a player I want to stay at the club'

Having given Folarin Balogun his first-team debut against Dundalk last month, Mikel Arteta knows all about his qualities.

The teenage forward has made a big impression at academy level, and our manager is keen for him to commit his future to the club.

"He is a player that I want to stay at the club," Arteta said. "I love working with young players. You can see the talent is there, the ambition is there and he can fit with our structure and progress in the future.

"He's part of the DNA and myself and the club are working to try to extend his contract.