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Arsenal boss Arteta ponders Balogun recall option

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is pondering a recall for Folarin Balogun from his loan with Reims.

Arsenal look set to be without Gabriel Jesus, who has suffered a knee injury and is out of the World Cup for Brazil.

But, in Balogun the Gunners have a ready-made replacement.

The young striker is currently starring in French football for Reims, where he has scored eight goals in 15 games.

Mikel Arteta's side have included a return clause in his deal, and could call him back if they want.

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