Folarin Balogun fuels speculation about Arsenal future with cryptic message

Ahead of his return to pre-season training, Folarin Balogun suggested he was set to make a definitive decision on his future by tweeting an hourglass emoji with the message "It’s time".

Balogun will return to his Arsenal this summer desperate to resolve his long-term future.

The American is aiming for regular first-team football after an impressive season at Reims where he bagged 21 Ligue 1 goals from 37 appearances.

But Mikel Arteta is unlikely to bow to that demand. Gabriel Jesus will start the season as the Gunners’ No.1 striker, while Eddie Nketiah, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz offer high-quality backup.