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Folarin Balogun agrees to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Folarin Balogun agrees to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer

Summary

Folarin Balogun has agreed to join Tottenham Hotspur as they pursue a striker to strengthen their lineup. The former Arsenal forward currently plays for AS Monaco and is eager to return to the Premier League. Talks are ongoing between Tottenham and Balogun’s representatives, although no official bid has yet been made. Following a successful stint in Ligue 1, where he scored 19 goals in 43 matches last season, Balogun could provide essential competition for Tottenham, particularly as Dominic Solanke is managing fitness challenges.

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Status Watch

•Balogun is open to joining Tottenham this summer.
•He scored 19 goals for AS Monaco last season.
•Tottenham has not yet made an official bid.
•Ongoing talks are happening between Balogun and Spurs.
•Tottenham seeks competition to address striker concerns.

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11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Folarin Balogun has given the green light to join Tottenham Hotspur

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Folarin Balogun has given the green light to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer, according to French journalist Santi Aouna. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want to sign the AS Monaco striker, and ...
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