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‘Tears in my eyes’: Some Arsenal fans react after hearing Edu’s reported latest plan

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Some Arsenal fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to speculation that Folarin Balogun is set to sign a new contract.

Balogun is out of contract at Arsenal at the end of the season, and the Gunners have not announced a new deal yet.

However, according to Sky Sports and The Guardian, the 19-year-old striker is close to agreeing a new deal with the Gunners.

Sky Sports have reported that Arsenal technical director Edu and manager Mikel Arteta have convinced the teenager to commit his long-term future at the North London club.

The Guardian has claimed that the youngster will put pen to paper on a new deal soon.

Balogun has not made an appearance in the Premier League, but the England Under-20 international has played in the Europa League and has done well for the Arsenal Under-23 side.

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According to WhoScored, the teenager has scored two goals and provided one assist in 61 minutes in the Europa League.

Some Arsenal fans have given their take on Balogun signing a new deal, and below are some of the best comments: