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Balogun 'wants to stay' at Arsenal, declares Arteta

The Gunners youngster - who is in talks over a new contract - scored the third goal during Thursday night's 3-0 win at Molde

Mikel Arteta says Folarin Balogun ‘wants to stay’ at Arsenal.

The Gunners boss was speaking after seeing the youngster score his first goal for the club during Thursday night’s 3-0 win at Molde in the Europa League.

Balogun struck just 37 seconds after replacing Eddie Nketiah in Norway, finishing well after being picked out by fellow academy graduate Emile Smith Rowe.

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It was his first senior goal in only his second first-team appearance and it comes amid increased speculation over his future.