As the transfer window closes, the situation of Folarin Balogun, a 25-year-old United States international, is being monitored by multiple clubs in Serie A. Both Atalanta and Fiorentina have made inquiries about the Monaco striker, while Everton also holds an interest but is considered more distant. Atalanta is seeking to strengthen its attack to provide more depth for its coach during a season that includes the UEFA Europa Conference League, viewing Balogun as a player who can offer power, mobility, and versatility. However, the price and timing remain significant obstacles. Monaco has a valuation of approximately 50 million euros for the player, which has caused negotiations to proceed more slowly. The club had been open to selling the player to fund their own recruitment and had made potential signings conditional on his exit. In the final hours of the window, the club is unwilling to let Balogun leave without securing the conditions of the transfer. Balogun, who has 31 caps and 12 goals for the USA, joined Monaco from Arsenal in August 2023 for a fee reported to be €30 million, and his current contract runs until 2028.