I really think we don't need a marquee striker anymore the way Balogun is developing. Still hedging my bet on him instead of Nketiah.

That goal is way more impressive than I thought. Outpacing Marquinhos is no mean feat and then the composure to do that facing such a huge GK like Donnaruma.

    He looked really alert didn't he - real strikers instinct to be up and away so quickly. It's been a very good loan for him so far - well done to the Arsenal loan team and to him for making it work.

    Clrnc
    I would bet on Nketiah currently. His productivity in the premier league right now is about van Persie levels. Obviously he doesn’t look like our favourite Arsenal strikers of the past 20 years, but he’s a goal scorer.

    But there’s definitely space for both

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        Claudius agreed. Eddie is doing it here and now. Defo the safe bet.

        I’d like to see Balogun get a PL loan next season. Can’t be a shortage of takers after this season.

          HomeSteak good deal. He needs 1.5 year loan minimum before he becomes a real option for us

            JazzG

            Balogun is on fire!

            Next season we go into CL with the perfect blend of strikers. We will keep them all happy is the question.

            P.S: big respect to Eddie. Never rated him but was in the stadium when he scored v Utd. He can still be a bit more clinical but he’s changed my mind once and for all.

            P.P.S : still think Balogun has the highest ceiling. His goal v PSG was outrageous!

                Has this come as big a surprise to everyone as it has to me? I thought he seemed talented but a million miles from top level football. I confess I haven’t watched him so no idea what his level is like in the games, but you can argue with that end product.

                  We need to tie up Balogun quickly. Scoring like that, there will be plenty of clubs looking to take him off our hands.

                  I agree that Jesus, Nketiah and Balogun should theoretically make for an ideal striking trio.

                  Tam Has this come as big a surprise to everyone as it has to me?

                  Yes and no. The talent is clear, like you say. But I wasn’t sure he would go there and make as immediate an impact as he has. Thought it would be a similar sort of loan spell Nketiah had at Leeds, where he would effect games from the bench.

                    Tam He's always been a massive talent. Physically he looked pretty good already before the loan.

                    I think with young talented players like that you need everything to click. The most important thing is playing time of course, but you also need a good fit regarding the manager and style. Looks to have the personality and mental toughness required to make it big at the top level.

                      HomeSteak not as clean but big Song to RvP vibes with that goal.

                      Top scorer in France ahead of Neymar, Mbappe and co. lolz.

                          Tam

                          He was always super rated as a youngster and his record for our youth teams was second to none.

                          I felt, around this time last year, I may have overrated him because when he ever put on Arsenal shirt for the seniors he crumbled but maybe it was just too soon for him.

                          The way he has taken the French league by storm is really good to see. Yes it’s a farmers league but to put it in context he has scored more than Mpbaee in a much shitter team.

                          Balogun in the market if we were to sell him we would get serious money for, I’m talking £50m. I rather we keep him now though.