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Report: Arsenal face losing Kido Taylor-Hart as well as Folarin Balogun

Arsenal are facing yet another contract issue, this time in the form of youngster, Kido Taylor-Hart, who has yet to put pen to paper on new terms.

Taylor-Hart is highly-thought of at The Emirates but despite turning 18, has yet to agree a contract as a professional and remains on scholarship terms, per a report from the .

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And that same claims that Arsenal may face a fight to keep hold of Taylor-Hart, with interest from home and abroad said to be high in the teenager.

The report states the youngster has already been training at first-team level and that Arsenal are well aware of his potential. The Gunners, then, are desperate to keep hold of Taylor-Hart.

Crawley Town v Arsenal U21 - EFL Trophy
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It comes amid further worries about Folarin Balogun’s future. The young striker has yet to agree a new contract himself and the claims three clubs are now scrapping it out for the striker’s signature.

TBR View: Arsenal needs to get their house in order

The Gunners simply can’t keep having this situation with young players. First Balogun, and now Taylor-Hart, both young players who could have massive futures in the game.

Something is going amiss at some point in terms of these deals. Arsenal need to get on top of this and ensure they aren’t losing top talents or even considering it.

Both Balogun and Taylor-Hart are clearly wanted, so the Gunners need to simply get those contracts sorted ASAP.