Everton targets Monaco striker Folarin Balogun for Premier League return

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Everton targets Monaco striker Folarin Balogun for Premier League return
Summary

Everton is pursuing AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun as the primary attacking target for the remainder of the transfer window. The 25-year-old American international, a former Arsenal academy product, recorded 19 goals and five assists in 43 appearances during the 2025-26 season. Despite the club's interest, a potential deal hinges on the departure of existing squad members. Everton currently looks to offload Iliman Ndiaye and Beto to accommodate the move. Ndiaye is reportedly drawing interest from Manchester City and Tottenham, potentially facilitating the financial flexibility required to sign Balogun. The striker remains under contract with Monaco until 2028, with a current market valuation estimated at €50 million. Any progress on the transfer remains contingent on clearing space within the Everton roster before the window closes.

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  • •Everton identifies Folarin Balogun as its top target for the remainder of the transfer window.
  • •Balogun scored 19 goals and provided five assists for Monaco in the 2025-26 season.
  • •The club must sell players including Iliman Ndiaye and Beto to finalize a move.
  • •Manchester City and Tottenham are linked with interest in Iliman Ndiaye.
Latest Updates
  • 3:50 PMCBS Sports — Folarin Balogun 'not comfortable' signing for Everton after medical questions, says Monaco sporting director
  • 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Monaco CEO breaks down Folarin Balogun's failed Everton deadline day transfer
  • 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Monaco CEO explains why Folarin Balogun cancelled Everton transfer
  • 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Balogun 'not feeling comfortable' led to Everton move collapsing
  • 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Folarin Balogun's move to Everton collapses
  • 7:29 AMESPN — Sources: Balogun late U-turn ended Everton move
  • 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Everton’s Folarin Balogun move collapses as striker walks away from £40m deal
  • 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT star Folarin Balogun sees Everton transfer collapse
What they're saying
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Everton's search for a striker has taken them to AS Monaco after they agreed a £40m deal for Folarin Balogun. Balogun made headlines during the World Cup when President Donald Trump made representations to Fifa to get his red card overturned after he was sent off playing for the United Stated in their last 32 game against Bosnia and Herzagovina. Everton manager David Moyes will be hoping he can create new stories if he completes the formalities of his deal such as his medical and moves to Merseyside before the transfer deadline.

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Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro has explained that Folarin Balogun's Deadline Day move to Everton collapsed because "at the last moment, the player decided not to sign". Issues with the medical meant Everton and Monaco renegotiated the initial £40m deal for the 25-year-old striker but Balogun had a change of heart and walked away after both clubs signed a deal sheet before the transfer window closed at 23:00 BST. "Clearly, we were open to discussing and finding a transfer for Balogun," Scuro told BBC Sport.

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United States striker Folarin Balogun is set to head to Premier League team Everton on a transfer from Monaco, British media reported on Monday. The transfer fee offered by Everton is reported to be in the range of 40 million pounds ($54 million) on a four-year deal, the British Press Association said. It said personal terms had yet to be worked out before the deal could be completed prior to Tuesday's transfer deadline.

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