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AS Monaco enter advanced talks to sell Aleksandr Golovin to Russian clubs

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

AS Monaco enter advanced talks to sell Aleksandr Golovin to Russian clubs

Summary

AS Monaco are currently in advanced negotiations regarding the sale of Aleksandr Golovin. The 30-year-old playmaker, who has served as the team's longest-tenured player since joining in 2018, could return to Russia before the country's transfer window closes on Thursday. Monaco management is seeking to reduce the club's overall wage bill and secure additional funding following the failed transfer of Folarin Balogun to Everton. While recent reports linked Pape Cabral with a departure to Saudi Arabia, he remains with the French club. Potential landing spots for Golovin include Spartak Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg. The club faces a Thursday deadline to finalize any outgoing deal for the midfielder.

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Status Watch

•Aleksandr Golovin joined AS Monaco in 2018.
•Spartak Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg are in talks for the player.
•Monaco needs to reduce its wage bill and secure new funds.
•The Russian transfer window closes this Thursday.
•A potential transfer of Folarin Balogun to Everton previously fell through.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — AS Monaco in advanced talks over Aleksandr Golovin sale

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AS Monaco are in advanced talks over the sale of Aleksandr Golovin (30), as per a report from L’Équipe. The playmaker could return to his native Russia before the closure of the transfer window on ...
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