Mikel Arteta has shared Arsenal's intentions regarding Folarin Balogun, emphasizing that the club will make the "best decision" for the talented United States international striker.

Balogun, a highly-rated 22-year-old forward, experienced a significant rise in his reputation last season, impressing with 21 goals during a successful loan spell at Ligue 1 side Reims.

He also made the decision to represent the USMNT, forsaking England, and has already opened his goal-scoring account for the national team.

While Balogun has made it clear that he won't go out on loan again, it is anticipated that a permanent transfer will be arranged for him this summer.

In the meantime, he remains part of Arsenal's pre-season plans, featuring in friendly matches.

Arteta stated that the Gunners are currently considering their options before making a final decision on Balogun's future.

rteta has told reporters when asked about what the immediate future holds for Balogun: “It’s great because he’s done incredibly well.

Now we have to think about what is best to do.

We want to see him, we want to experience him in the next few games, he played the last game against Nuremberg and he will do so again in the next few games, then we’ll make the best decision.”

Balogun remains under contract at Arsenal until 2025, meaning that they can demand a sizeable fee from any transfer.

It has been suggested that a deal for the talented frontman this summer will cost any of his many suitors around £50 million ($64m).