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Folarin Balogun Transfer from Monaco to Everton
Mauricio Pochettino revealed he will speak to Folarin Balogun in the coming days to offer his support to the 25-year-old following a transfer window in which his deadline-day move to Everton failed to be completed.
Mauricio Pochettino revealed he will speak to Folarin Balogun in the coming days to offer his support to the 25-year-old following a transfer window in which his deadline-day move to Everton failed to be completed.
David Moyes has stated that Folarin Balogun's transfer to Everton failed at a very late stage because of a problem detected during the player's medical examination. According to Moyes, it was nobody's fault, and this is a frequent occurrence in football. He stated that the player had a problem during his medical and that there was no other reason for the transfer's failure.
David Moyes has stated that Folarin Balogun's transfer to Everton failed at a very late stage because of a problem detected during the player's medical examination. According to Moyes, it was nobody's fault, and this is a frequent occurrence in football. He stated that the player had a problem during his medical and that there was no other reason for the transfer's failure.
Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro stated that there was a clear agreement for Folarin Balogun to go to Everton, and that Balogun flew to England on deadline day for his medical and to sign a contract. Scuro said that around 7pm, Everton contacted Monaco raising questions about the medical, but he added that both Monaco's and Balogun’s personal medical staff did not find the concerns justified. According to Scuro, Everton conducted further checks with other doctors over two to three hours and eventually decided to proceed with the transfer. He stated that both clubs then signed the contract, utilizing a Premier League mechanism allowing an extra hour for paperwork. Scuro explained that at the last moment, Balogun decided not to sign due to discomfort with the way Everton’s medical department raised doubts about his health. He said Monaco respected Balogun’s decision and found solutions with Everton that would have allowed the transfer to proceed with better conditions for the player and for Monaco regarding payment flow. Balogun remains a Monaco player, and the club is continuing to explore its options while other transfer windows remain open.
Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro stated that there was a clear agreement for Folarin Balogun to go to Everton, and that Balogun flew to England on deadline day for his medical and to sign a contract. Scuro said that around 7pm, Everton contacted Monaco raising questions about the medical, but he added that both Monaco's and Balogun’s personal medical staff did not find the concerns justified. According to Scuro, Everton conducted further checks with other doctors over two to three hours and eventually decided to proceed with the transfer. He stated that both clubs then signed the contract, utilizing a Premier League mechanism allowing an extra hour for paperwork. Scuro explained that at the last moment, Balogun decided not to sign due to discomfort with the way Everton’s medical department raised doubts about his health. He said Monaco respected Balogun’s decision and found solutions with Everton that would have allowed the transfer to proceed with better conditions for the player and for Monaco regarding payment flow. Balogun remains a Monaco player, and the club is continuing to explore its options while other transfer windows remain open.
Thiago Scuro stated that Monaco was open to Folarin Balogun's transfer and had anticipated his replacement. According to Scuro, a clear agreement was in place for Balogun's transfer to Everton, and Balogun traveled to Liverpool for a medical examination and to sign his contract. Later that day, Everton contacted Monaco with questions regarding the medical examination, which resulted in several hours of discussion between the medical staffs. Everton later concluded that everything was in order, and both clubs signed the contract. However, Balogun ultimately decided not to sign. He reportedly told Monaco that he was not comfortable signing a long-term contract with Everton because of doubts expressed by the club's medical staff concerning his health and future. Balogun stated that he had no health problems but was uncomfortable with the way he was treated. The transfer was not completed.
Thiago Scuro stated that Monaco was open to Folarin Balogun's transfer and had anticipated his replacement. According to Scuro, a clear agreement was in place for Balogun's transfer to Everton, and Balogun traveled to Liverpool for a medical examination and to sign his contract. Later that day, Everton contacted Monaco with questions regarding the medical examination, which resulted in several hours of discussion between the medical staffs. Everton later concluded that everything was in order, and both clubs signed the contract. However, Balogun ultimately decided not to sign. He reportedly told Monaco that he was not comfortable signing a long-term contract with Everton because of doubts expressed by the club's medical staff concerning his health and future. Balogun stated that he had no health problems but was uncomfortable with the way he was treated. The transfer was not completed.
An agreement had been reached with Monaco, but Folarin Balogun refused to sign a contract with Everton. Monaco's general manager, Thiago Scuro, stated that Balogun decided not to sign because he did not like Everton's doubts about him.
An agreement had been reached with Monaco, but Folarin Balogun refused to sign a contract with Everton. Monaco's general manager, Thiago Scuro, stated that Balogun decided not to sign because he did not like Everton's doubts about him.
Manchester United's decision not to loan Joshua Zirkzee to Everton caused Everton to restart their attempt to sign Monaco's Folarin Balogun.
Manchester United's decision not to loan Joshua Zirkzee to Everton caused Everton to restart their attempt to sign Monaco's Folarin Balogun.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Folarin Balogun's signing for Everton failed after he passed the medical examination. The transfer failed despite the club having already sold Beto and Iliman Ndiaye to finance the signing.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Folarin Balogun's signing for Everton failed after he passed the medical examination. The transfer failed despite the club having already sold Beto and Iliman Ndiaye to finance the signing.
Monaco chose to proceed with the Balogun deal instead of the Camara sale. Because Balogun refused to join Everton, Monaco did not generate the funds they required.
Monaco chose to proceed with the Balogun deal instead of the Camara sale. Because Balogun refused to join Everton, Monaco did not generate the funds they required.
Folarin Balogun was at Everton’s Finch Farm training base and was expected to sign a deal worth around £40 million, but he opted not to sign and left the club’s training ground. Concerns over Balogun’s medical were resolved following discussions between the clubs, and the transfer was renegotiated at around £40 million. Everton believed they had done enough to complete the signing and had put a deal sheet in place to allow additional time for the transfer to be finalised after the 11pm deadline. Sources have told TEAMtalk that there was genuine disbelief inside Everton when Balogun decided against completing the move, with the club having spent much of Deadline Day working through issues with Monaco and the player. Everton sources have described the development to TEAMtalk as both shocking and disappointing, particularly given how close the deal was to completion. Balogun has returned to the Principality, leaving Everton without the striker they believed they had secured.
Folarin Balogun was at Everton’s Finch Farm training base and was expected to sign a deal worth around £40 million, but he opted not to sign and left the club’s training ground. Concerns over Balogun’s medical were resolved following discussions between the clubs, and the transfer was renegotiated at around £40 million. Everton believed they had done enough to complete the signing and had put a deal sheet in place to allow additional time for the transfer to be finalised after the 11pm deadline. Sources have told TEAMtalk that there was genuine disbelief inside Everton when Balogun decided against completing the move, with the club having spent much of Deadline Day working through issues with Monaco and the player. Everton sources have described the development to TEAMtalk as both shocking and disappointing, particularly given how close the deal was to completion. Balogun has returned to the Principality, leaving Everton without the striker they believed they had secured.
Journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic reported that the transfer of Folarin Balogun to Everton has failed because the player decided not to join the club. Balogun has a contract until June 2028 and will return to Monaco.
Journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic reported that the transfer of Folarin Balogun to Everton has failed because the player decided not to join the club. Balogun has a contract until June 2028 and will return to Monaco.
Everton agreed to a deal worth £40 million to sign Monaco striker Balogun, but the move became uncertain after issues emerged following his medical. Everton have been renegotiating a deal for Balogun that involves a lower upfront fee. TEAMtalk has confirmed that the club submitted a deal sheet to complete the transfer after the deadline.
Everton agreed to a deal worth £40 million to sign Monaco striker Balogun, but the move became uncertain after issues emerged following his medical. Everton have been renegotiating a deal for Balogun that involves a lower upfront fee. TEAMtalk has confirmed that the club submitted a deal sheet to complete the transfer after the deadline.
Although Folarin Balogun was not expected to join Everton this summer because of a failed medical examination, an agreement was reached between AS Monaco and Everton to complete the transfer before the market closed.
Although Folarin Balogun was not expected to join Everton this summer because of a failed medical examination, an agreement was reached between AS Monaco and Everton to complete the transfer before the market closed.
Everton are renegotiating the deal for Folarin Balogun and want to pay a reduced initial fee to Monaco. Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Everton and Monaco both remain hopeful of reaching an agreement on Balogun before the window closes. David Ornstein of The Athletic posted on X that Everton are hopeful of completing a deal to sign the 25-year-old AS Monaco striker before the transfer window closes, with the deal being renegotiated with a lower fixed fee plus higher bonuses.
Everton are renegotiating the deal for Folarin Balogun and want to pay a reduced initial fee to Monaco. Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Everton and Monaco both remain hopeful of reaching an agreement on Balogun before the window closes. David Ornstein of The Athletic posted on X that Everton are hopeful of completing a deal to sign the 25-year-old AS Monaco striker before the transfer window closes, with the deal being renegotiated with a lower fixed fee plus higher bonuses.
According to the Toffees, Folarin Balogun's transfer to Everton appeared to be collapsing earlier in the evening due to an unfavorable medical examination. The Monégasques needed this sale for the DNCG. However, according to various media such as The Athletic and journalist Fabrizio Romano, both parties continue to discuss a transfer for Folarin Balogun and an agreement is reportedly close to being reached.
According to the Toffees, Folarin Balogun's transfer to Everton appeared to be collapsing earlier in the evening due to an unfavorable medical examination. The Monégasques needed this sale for the DNCG. However, according to various media such as The Athletic and journalist Fabrizio Romano, both parties continue to discuss a transfer for Folarin Balogun and an agreement is reportedly close to being reached.
Folarin Balogun's transfer to Everton for a total fee of around 50 million euros including bonuses was expected to proceed, but the deal has been temporarily halted. According to RMC Sport, this is because Everton's medical staff had doubts about Balogun's physical condition and believed he was not yet at peak fitness. Balogun and his entourage are convinced he is fully fit. Monaco considers the issues to be only due to Balogun returning late after the World Cup and recovering from a minor injury with the national team. Coach Filipe Luis explained that Balogun had just started his preparation and was unable to train more.
Folarin Balogun's transfer to Everton for a total fee of around 50 million euros including bonuses was expected to proceed, but the deal has been temporarily halted. According to RMC Sport, this is because Everton's medical staff had doubts about Balogun's physical condition and believed he was not yet at peak fitness. Balogun and his entourage are convinced he is fully fit. Monaco considers the issues to be only due to Balogun returning late after the World Cup and recovering from a minor injury with the national team. Coach Filipe Luis explained that Balogun had just started his preparation and was unable to train more.
A £40m transfer of Folarin Balogun from Monaco to Everton was agreed, but issues with Balogun's medical examination prompted Everton to pursue Josh Zirkzee.
A £40m transfer of Folarin Balogun from Monaco to Everton was agreed, but issues with Balogun's medical examination prompted Everton to pursue Josh Zirkzee.
An agreement was in place between AS Monaco and Everton for the transfer of Folarin Balogun for 50 million euros, including bonuses. According to RMC radio, Balogun failed his medical examination with Everton. Despite this, AS Monaco and Balogun's entourage still hope to finalize the deal. Everton has serious doubts, and the transfer is unlikely to succeed unless the situation changes.
An agreement was in place between AS Monaco and Everton for the transfer of Folarin Balogun for 50 million euros, including bonuses. According to RMC radio, Balogun failed his medical examination with Everton. Despite this, AS Monaco and Balogun's entourage still hope to finalize the deal. Everton has serious doubts, and the transfer is unlikely to succeed unless the situation changes.
César Luis Merlo reports that Folarin Balogun's transfer from Monaco to Everton was not completed. The deal failed because the documents for the transfer did not arrive before the market in France closed, and as a result, Monaco was unable to free up the spot.
César Luis Merlo reports that Folarin Balogun's transfer from Monaco to Everton was not completed. The deal failed because the documents for the transfer did not arrive before the market in France closed, and as a result, Monaco was unable to free up the spot.
An agreement between AS Monaco and Everton had been announced for the transfer of Folarin Balogun, but according to information from L'Equipe, the transaction is not expected to be completed. Folarin Balogun could therefore remain at AS Monaco this summer.
An agreement between AS Monaco and Everton had been announced for the transfer of Folarin Balogun, but according to information from L'Equipe, the transaction is not expected to be completed. Folarin Balogun could therefore remain at AS Monaco this summer.
An agreement has been reached with Everton for the transfer of Folarin Balogun. The deal is for around 50 million euros, including bonuses. Folarin Balogun is waiting, as only the final administrative obligations are left before his signing in England.
An agreement has been reached with Everton for the transfer of Folarin Balogun. The deal is for around 50 million euros, including bonuses. Folarin Balogun is waiting, as only the final administrative obligations are left before his signing in England.
Folarin Balogun, who was pursued by Everton and appeared very close to joining the club, could ultimately remain at AS Monaco. Some sources claim that Everton needs to finalize the transfer of Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City by the midnight deadline for the English market, a deal that is delayed.
Folarin Balogun, who was pursued by Everton and appeared very close to joining the club, could ultimately remain at AS Monaco. Some sources claim that Everton needs to finalize the transfer of Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City by the midnight deadline for the English market, a deal that is delayed.
Nicolo Schira reports that Folarin Balogun is transferring to Everton from AS Monaco for €50M, with bonuses included, on a contract that runs until 2030 and has an option for 2031.
Nicolo Schira reports that Folarin Balogun is transferring to Everton from AS Monaco for €50M, with bonuses included, on a contract that runs until 2030 and has an option for 2031.
Folarin Balogun's departure from Monaco to Everton freed up a foreign player slot, which allowed the club to complete the signing of Erik Lira.
Folarin Balogun's departure from Monaco to Everton freed up a foreign player slot, which allowed the club to complete the signing of Erik Lira.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Everton have agreed on personal terms with Folarin Balogun for a four-year contract that includes an option for an additional year. The agreement between the clubs is for €45m plus €5m in add-ons and contains a sell-on clause. The USMNT striker is authorized to travel for a medical examination on Tuesday.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Everton have agreed on personal terms with Folarin Balogun for a four-year contract that includes an option for an additional year. The agreement between the clubs is for €45m plus €5m in add-ons and contains a sell-on clause. The USMNT striker is authorized to travel for a medical examination on Tuesday.
Folarin Balogun will reportedly sign with Everton soon. The Premier League club has reached an agreement with AS Monaco, according to Fabrizio Romano. Everton will pay a base fee of €45 million, with a further €5 million possible in bonuses.
Folarin Balogun will reportedly sign with Everton soon. The Premier League club has reached an agreement with AS Monaco, according to Fabrizio Romano. Everton will pay a base fee of €45 million, with a further €5 million possible in bonuses.
According to media reports, Everton has offered 47.5 million dollars for Folarin Balogun.
According to media reports, Everton has offered 47.5 million dollars for Folarin Balogun.
Everton are advancing in negotiations with Monaco to sign Folarin Balogun. According to Fabrizio Romano, the English club held a new round of talks with Monaco and negotiations on personal terms for Balogun are ongoing. Everton is attempting to finalize the signing of the United States striker. The transfer of Balogun is key for Monaco, as it needs to free up a non-EU player slot in order to register Erik Lira.
Everton are advancing in negotiations with Monaco to sign Folarin Balogun. According to Fabrizio Romano, the English club held a new round of talks with Monaco and negotiations on personal terms for Balogun are ongoing. Everton is attempting to finalize the signing of the United States striker. The transfer of Balogun is key for Monaco, as it needs to free up a non-EU player slot in order to register Erik Lira.
Tuttomercato reports that Everton's move for Folarin Balogun is time-sensitive and is dependent on Monaco's potential pursuit of Fares Ghedjemis.
Tuttomercato reports that Everton's move for Folarin Balogun is time-sensitive and is dependent on Monaco's potential pursuit of Fares Ghedjemis.
Everton are in serious discussions with Monaco for a deal concerning Folarin Balogun, which has a value exceeding 40 million euros. All parties have a degree of confidence.
Everton are in serious discussions with Monaco for a deal concerning Folarin Balogun, which has a value exceeding 40 million euros. All parties have a degree of confidence.
L'Équipe reports that Everton transmitted an offer, estimated at 40 million euros, to Monaco for its striker Folarin Balogun. According to the English press, the Liverpool club made this offer for the 25-year-old player. Both parties are currently negotiating a potential transfer, and another European club is also interested in the situation. Folarin Balogun has been permitted to leave with two years remaining on his contract.
L'Équipe reports that Everton transmitted an offer, estimated at 40 million euros, to Monaco for its striker Folarin Balogun. According to the English press, the Liverpool club made this offer for the 25-year-old player. Both parties are currently negotiating a potential transfer, and another European club is also interested in the situation. Folarin Balogun has been permitted to leave with two years remaining on his contract.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Everton has submitted an official offer to Monaco for Folarin Balogun, and that negotiations are currently ongoing.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Everton has submitted an official offer to Monaco for Folarin Balogun, and that negotiations are currently ongoing.
According to Team Talk, Everton are in talks to sign Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro has confirmed that discussions are taking place over the player's future and also suggested a move could happen within the next 48 hours. Monaco have signed Matthis Abline as Balogun’s replacement. The club needs to free up a non-EU registration place, and Balogun’s departure would permit this.
According to Team Talk, Everton are in talks to sign Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro has confirmed that discussions are taking place over the player's future and also suggested a move could happen within the next 48 hours. Monaco have signed Matthis Abline as Balogun’s replacement. The club needs to free up a non-EU registration place, and Balogun’s departure would permit this.
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Folarin Balogun wants to join Everton Football Club. Everton have submitted a proposal of €18M to AS Monaco and are pushing to sign the American striker. Balogun has an agreement with Everton.
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Folarin Balogun wants to join Everton Football Club. Everton have submitted a proposal of €18M to AS Monaco and are pushing to sign the American striker. Balogun has an agreement with Everton.
According to multiple sources, including Sky Sports, Everton are very interested in Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. It is said that while the Toffees are considering a late bid for the 25-year-old, their priority is to complete Richarlison's return. The Gunners will profit if Everton buy him, due to a 17.5 per cent sell-on clause in his contract.
According to multiple sources, including Sky Sports, Everton are very interested in Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. It is said that while the Toffees are considering a late bid for the 25-year-old, their priority is to complete Richarlison's return. The Gunners will profit if Everton buy him, due to a 17.5 per cent sell-on clause in his contract.
According to Team Talk, Everton have shown interest in Folarin Balogun and continue to monitor the situation. Monaco's valuation for Balogun is approximately £40 million. Sources state that interested Premier League clubs do not consider Monaco’s valuation to be prohibitive. Several Premier League sides have held discussions with Balogun’s representatives to understand what a potential move would involve. Balogun has two years remaining on his contract, and currently, no negotiations over an extension have taken place.
According to Team Talk, Everton have shown interest in Folarin Balogun and continue to monitor the situation. Monaco's valuation for Balogun is approximately £40 million. Sources state that interested Premier League clubs do not consider Monaco’s valuation to be prohibitive. Several Premier League sides have held discussions with Balogun’s representatives to understand what a potential move would involve. Balogun has two years remaining on his contract, and currently, no negotiations over an extension have taken place.
United States international Folarin Balogun is understood to be seeking a move back to English football, with Everton, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland all interested in him. His current club, Monaco, would prefer to keep the 24-year-old centre-forward and will not facilitate an easy transfer, setting an asking price of approximately £43m. A transfer at that value would see his former club Arsenal receive around £7.5m due to a 17.5% sell-on clause. Several Premier League clubs have been informed that Balogun is available for a package worth that amount. While sources at Monaco are reportedly minimizing the significance of the situation, the player is eager to make a Premier League move, which is expected to happen this summer after being tracked by clubs across Europe for some time. Balogun, who has 29 caps and 11 goals for the United States, joined Monaco in August 2023 for a fee of €30 million and his contract is due to expire in June 2028. In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, he scored 13 goals and provided 5 assists in 30 appearances. His current Transfermarkt market value is €40.00m.
United States international Folarin Balogun is understood to be seeking a move back to English football, with Everton, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland all interested in him. His current club, Monaco, would prefer to keep the 24-year-old centre-forward and will not facilitate an easy transfer, setting an asking price of approximately £43m. A transfer at that value would see his former club Arsenal receive around £7.5m due to a 17.5% sell-on clause. Several Premier League clubs have been informed that Balogun is available for a package worth that amount. While sources at Monaco are reportedly minimizing the significance of the situation, the player is eager to make a Premier League move, which is expected to happen this summer after being tracked by clubs across Europe for some time. Balogun, who has 29 caps and 11 goals for the United States, joined Monaco in August 2023 for a fee of €30 million and his contract is due to expire in June 2028. In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, he scored 13 goals and provided 5 assists in 30 appearances. His current Transfermarkt market value is €40.00m.
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