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Folarin Balogun attracts interest from multiple clubs amid transfer speculation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Folarin Balogun attracts interest from multiple clubs amid transfer speculation

Summary

Folarin Balogun, fresh off a strong performance for the USMNT in this summer’s World Cup, has caught the eye of several teams looking to secure his services. Balogun is currently with AS Monaco, but potential suitors include Premier League's Tottenham Hotspur, Turkish club Galatasaray, and various teams in Saudi Arabia. Fabrizio Romano reported that clubs have initiated talks with AS Monaco regarding Balogun, though no deal is advanced with Tottenham as yet. Balogun concluded the 2025/26 season with 19 goals and five assists for Monaco and added three goals in four World Cup matches for the US.

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Status Watch

•Balogun impressed for USMNT during the summer World Cup.
•He finished the 2025/26 season with 19 goals for AS Monaco.
•Interest in him includes clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
•Romano states no advanced discussions with Tottenham at this time.

Latest Updates

8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Transfer journalist drops update on USMNT star Folarin Balogun as several clubs call

What they're saying

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Folarin Balogun was among those to impress for the USMNT during this summer’s World Cup. While the US did not have the best tournament on home soil, Balogun was a standout performer and appears to have drawn the attention of several teams from around the world.
— Yahoo Sports

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