The US are ready to make Folarin Balogun one of their poster boys if he opts to represent them at senior international level.
Arsenal striker Balogun is at the centre of a battle for his services involving England, America and Nigeria following his stunning season on loan at French club Reims.
He met with Lee Carsley last week, with Balogun part of his plans for this summer’s Euros and the Under-21 boss hoping he can help convince the youngster that his future lies with England.
During the last international fortnight US officials took advantage of Balogun being on a break in Orlando, near where they were based, to hold some initial and informal talks.