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Folarin Balogun addresses failed Everton move, considers Premier League future

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:55 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Folarin Balogun addresses failed Everton move, considers Premier League future

Summary

Folarin Balogun has discussed his collapsed transfer to Everton, which was contractually advanced until medical concerns derailed it. The Monaco forward expressed that a Premier League return is still a possibility, stating, 'Football has many twists and turns.' The transfer's breakdown has raised questions about Everton's recruitment strategy, as they needed attacking reinforcements. Meanwhile, Balogun has returned to action with Monaco, who currently sit atop Ligue 1, maintaining an unbeaten start to the season.

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•Balogun's proposed £40 million transfer to Everton collapsed late in negotiations.
•He indicated openness to a future Premier League move, despite the Everton snub.
•Monaco currently leads Ligue 1, where Balogun is regaining form after the transfer failure.
•Everton faces scrutiny over their recruitment after missing out on a key target.

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9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Ligue 1 star seeking Premier League move after Everton snub

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