Everton considers future options after missed Folarin Balogun transfer

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Everton considers future options after missed Folarin Balogun transfer
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Everton's manager David Moyes reflects on missing out on a £40m transfer for Folarin Balogun before the deadline. Balogun ultimately remained with Monaco, where he has played just 14 minutes this season. Despite having the smallest squad in the Premier League, Everton remains unbeaten through their first six matches. Moyes is expected to explore alternative signings, focusing on options outside the Premier League that could bolster the team's attack without blocking the development of their young striker Braiden Graham.

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  • •Everton is unbeaten with three wins and three draws this season.
  • •Balogun had a transfer to Everton collapse just before deadline day.
  • •He has only appeared for 14 minutes with Monaco this season.
  • •Moyes is looking for lower-cost players to support the squad's attack.
  • •Braiden Graham has been recognized for his potential as a young player.
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David Moyes knew what he was signing up for when he returned to Everton, and missing out on Folarin Balogun wouldn’t have been a new experience. The Toffees’ boss lamented his luck last year when trying to rebuild a squad that had been decimated by loan players returning to their clubs and others leaving at …

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