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Folarin Balogun Transfer from Monaco to Chelsea
AS Monaco have found a replacement for Folarin Balogun. According to Foot Mercato, Monaco may have to sell Balogun for financial reasons and are willing to listen to offers for him. The French outlet claims that Monaco are in the process of sourcing a replacement for the US star. It is added that Chelsea are among the suitors keeping tabs on him. Monaco are ready to sell Balogun, though his price tag remains unclear. The forward has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €25.6m.
AS Monaco have found a replacement for Folarin Balogun. According to Foot Mercato, Monaco may have to sell Balogun for financial reasons and are willing to listen to offers for him. The French outlet claims that Monaco are in the process of sourcing a replacement for the US star. It is added that Chelsea are among the suitors keeping tabs on him. Monaco are ready to sell Balogun, though his price tag remains unclear. The forward has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €25.6m.
Chelsea is competing to sign Folarin Balogun, who has a strong reputation in the European market after his performances with the US national team at the 2026 World Cup. A departure is described as imminent and very lucrative, which will force AS Monaco to react quickly to find a replacement for its attack.
Chelsea is competing to sign Folarin Balogun, who has a strong reputation in the European market after his performances with the US national team at the 2026 World Cup. A departure is described as imminent and very lucrative, which will force AS Monaco to react quickly to find a replacement for its attack.
FootMercato reports that Chelsea has the strongest interest in Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, despite his Arsenal background.
FootMercato reports that Chelsea has the strongest interest in Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, despite his Arsenal background.
CaughtOffside has reported that Chelsea are interested in signing Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. The USMNT striker has a valuation of approximately $57 million (€50 million, £43 million).
CaughtOffside has reported that Chelsea are interested in signing Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. The USMNT striker has a valuation of approximately $57 million (€50 million, £43 million).
United States international Folarin Balogun, a centre-forward at Monaco, has interest from a growing number of clubs and is reportedly seeking a new challenge. According to The Athletic, Monaco could demand a fee of approximately $57 million (€50 million, £43 million) for the 24-year-old. It is claimed that Balogun may have interested clubs from nearly all of Europe's top leagues. Chelsea could become a potential destination if they decide to reduce the number of their players, as they currently have many forwards, which includes returning loanee Nicolas Jackson and new signing Emmanuel Emegha. Balogun is considered an interesting potential signing for the club, partly due to his shared nationality with the decision-makers in west London and his combination of experience and potential. Any move would heavily depend on the opinion of new manager Xabi Alonso, who replaced Liam Rosenior and has been given significant influence in transfer dealings. The new manager is expected to speak with the players already at the club before making any final decisions. Balogun, who has 29 caps and 11 goals for the United States, joined Monaco from Arsenal in August 2023 for a reported fee of €30 million. His current contract runs until June 2028 and his Transfermarkt market value is €40.00m. In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, he scored 13 goals and provided 5 assists in 30 appearances.
United States international Folarin Balogun, a centre-forward at Monaco, has interest from a growing number of clubs and is reportedly seeking a new challenge. According to The Athletic, Monaco could demand a fee of approximately $57 million (€50 million, £43 million) for the 24-year-old. It is claimed that Balogun may have interested clubs from nearly all of Europe's top leagues. Chelsea could become a potential destination if they decide to reduce the number of their players, as they currently have many forwards, which includes returning loanee Nicolas Jackson and new signing Emmanuel Emegha. Balogun is considered an interesting potential signing for the club, partly due to his shared nationality with the decision-makers in west London and his combination of experience and potential. Any move would heavily depend on the opinion of new manager Xabi Alonso, who replaced Liam Rosenior and has been given significant influence in transfer dealings. The new manager is expected to speak with the players already at the club before making any final decisions. Balogun, who has 29 caps and 11 goals for the United States, joined Monaco from Arsenal in August 2023 for a reported fee of €30 million. His current contract runs until June 2028 and his Transfermarkt market value is €40.00m. In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, he scored 13 goals and provided 5 assists in 30 appearances.
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