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Arsenal 'reopen negotiations about new contract for Folarin Balogun' with Mikel Arteta keen to keep teenage star at the club beyond June after rejecting bid from Sheffield United in the summer

Arsenal have reopened talks with teenage star Folarin Balogun over a new contract, according to reports.

The 19-year-old striker's deal expires in June and he was the subject of summer interest from Chris Wilder and Sheffield United, who had a £3million bid turned down and baulked at his £15m valuation.

There was expectation that the forward would be sold this summer however, but according to The Athletic, the north London outfit have opened discussions once more with Balogun's representatives to try and find a solution.

Arsenal have reportedly reopened talks Folarin Balogun (right) over a new contract
The 19-year-old striker's deal expires in June and was expected to leave for free in the summer

The teenager made his first-team debut as a substitute in the 3-0 win at home to Dundalk in the Europa League last month, and boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly determined to keep hold of him.