Folarin Balogun absent from Monaco training amid transfer rumors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Folarin Balogun was absent from AS Monaco's first-team training session on August 26, 2026, as he is linked with transfers to several clubs including Aston Villa and Tottenham. Balogun has not participated in UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers or Monaco's Ligue 1 opener, as he is recovering from issues that arose during the World Cup. Monaco's Filipe Luís stated that Balogun is scheduled to start training with the group this week. His ongoing absence raises questions regarding his future at the club.
- •Balogun is linked with transfers to Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Barcelona.
- •He missed the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier against Gornik Zabrze.
- •Monaco's Ligue 1 opener against Le Havre AC also saw his absence.
- •Filipe Luís stated Balogun is recovering and may join training soon.
- •Ansu Fati also missed training on the same day.
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa and Tottenham target Folarin Balogun absent from Monaco first-team training
"Amid strong links with a transfer, Folarin Balogun was absent from AS Monaco’s first-team training session, attended by Get French Football News on Wednesday. Balogun was not involved in the UEFA Eu...
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