Folarin Balogun linked with Tottenham Hotspur transfer

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Folarin Balogun linked with Tottenham Hotspur transfer
Summary

Folarin Balogun, currently with Monaco and a former Arsenal player, is reportedly being linked with a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. The striker's agents are offering his services to the club as they look to bolster their attacking options. Meanwhile, Pedro Neto is also on Tottenham's radar as a potential replacement for Savinho if he departs. Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson is another name of interest for Spurs, although no bid has been made. Additionally, Manor Solomon's potential move to West Ham has seen Hull City enter the race for his signature.

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  • Balogun is linked to Tottenham as a goalscoring option.
  • Neto is a target if Savinho leaves Spurs.
  • Nicolas Jackson has drawn interest from Tottenham.
  • Solomon close to leaving, with Hull entering the pursuit.
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  • 7:31 AMThe Guardian SportFootball transfer rumours: Folarin Balogun to Spurs? Pedro Neto to Manchester City?
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Today’s fluff is riding a unicycle It’s been a quiet summer thus far for Folarin Balogun, so why not stir up some controversy by signing for the arch rivals of your boyhood club? The Monaco striker, who started his career at Arsenal, is being linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, who need a goalscorer to ensure they do not finish 17th again. The American’s agents have offered him up to Roberto De Zerbi’s side to see if they are willing to bite. One forward certainly of interest to the Italian manager is Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson but no bid has been made. This seems like a sensible point to put some Tottenham and Manchester City gossip in. If Savinho heads down south, as has been discussed for a long old while, Enzo Maresca would like Pedro Neto to replace him as a wing demon, having worked with the Portugal international at Chelsea. In further Spurs winger news, Manor Solomon was close to leaving for West Ham but Hull have entered the race as part of their accelerated transfer activity as they seek to ascertain if the Israeli is a Housemartins fan. Continue reading...

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