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Newcastle targets Folarin Balogun amid Tottenham interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Newcastle targets Folarin Balogun amid Tottenham interest

Summary

Newcastle United is reportedly interested in Monaco striker Folarin Balogun as a potential attacking addition. This follows a season where Newcastle struggled with scoring. Reports indicate that Tottenham has already initiated discussions for Balogun, who had a successful season scoring 19 goals in 45 matches. Balogun, under contract until 2028, received attention during the 2026 World Cup for a controversial red card. Newcastle has not yet made a bid, putting them behind Tottenham in the pursuit. Additionally, Balogun's situation may affect Newcastle's reported interest in Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.

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By the Numbers

•Newcastle closely monitoring Folarin Balogun since summer.
•Tottenham is reportedly ahead in discussions for Balogun.
•Balogun scored 19 goals in 45 matches last season.
•He remains under contract at Monaco through 2028.
•Balogun's situation may affect Newcastle's interest in Lamine Camara.

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What they're saying

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Newcastle United has been linked with yet another potential attacking addition as Matthias Jaissle continues assessing a squad that struggled for consistent goals last season. According to L’Équipe’s Flavien Trésarrieu, Thomas Doucet and Loïc Tanzi, Newcastle has been closely monitoring Monaco striker Folarin Balogun since the beginning of the summer, although Tottenham has already made […]
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