Arsenal youngster, Folarin Balogun has drawn comparisons to Ian Wright and Andy Cole.
Balogun scored on his debut against Molde and then impressed in his second outing against Dundalk.
He netted the ball late into the game to help Arsenal finish top of their group with a 4-2 win. Arsenal great, Martin Keown believes the 19-year-old has a similar profile of two former Gunners strikers.
“You try and compare – is it Andy Cole or is it Ian Wright? There’s that sort of movement about him,” said Keown to BT Sport. “I know they’re big name players and if he can live up to that he’s going to have some career.
“But I just like the way he’s always looking on the shoulder, his movement, creating space.
“I was really impressed. The way he scores the goal, the way he comes onto it, he’s pointing, give me it. He steps onto it, this is me, this is my moment, I belong here. I like that. He’s had to wait for his opportunity, he’s 19 years of age and already showing good signs.”
Balogun is in the final year of his contract with Arsenal. The club is trying to convince him into a long-term as suitors continue to line up.
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