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Folarin Balogun transfer to Everton collapses

Overview

The potential transfer of US international striker Folarin Balogun from AS Monaco to Everton has collapsed. While the clubs had reportedly agreed to a deal worth approximately €45 million to €50 million plus bonuses, the move entered a critical state following medical examinations.

Everton’s medical staff expressed concerns that Balogun was “not 100% recovered for play,” a finding disputed by Monaco and the player’s representatives. Although Everton attempted to renegotiate the fee—moving toward a lower upfront cost with higher performance-based bonuses—and submitted a deal sheet to the Premier League to secure a deadline extension, the transfer ultimately failed during the final stages of the window.

Reports indicate that Balogun ultimately decided to walk away from the move, refusing to sign the contract at the club’s Finch Farm training ground. Monaco’s sporting director, Thiago Scuro, stated that the player “did not feel comfortable with the way the medical concerns were handled by Everton’s staff.” Following the collapse, Balogun has been excluded from Monaco’s UEFA Conference League squad.

The failure leaves Everton manager David Moyes with a depleted attacking squad, containing only one recognized senior striker, Thierno Barry, following the departures of Beto and Iliman Ndiaye. To address squad needs, Everton secured the season-long loan of Jack Grealish and signed Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Moyes has expressed frustration regarding squad management and a lack of communication with owner Dan Friedkin. To mitigate the striker crisis, the club is reportedly considering an emergency move for free agent Jamie Vardy.

Entities

Everton · AS Monaco · Folarin Balogun · David Moyes · Yann Gboho

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Everton raised questions regarding Folarin Balogun's medical examinations during transfer negotiations. www.abola.pt · sportacentrs.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Folarin Balogun was not registered by Monaco for the UEFA Conference League league phase. www.abola.pt · sportacentrs.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Balogun declined to sign with Everton because he felt uncomfortable with the club's doubts regarding his medical results. www.abola.pt · sportacentrs.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The failed transfer of Balogun to Everton was valued between 40 and 45 million euros. www.abola.pt
[○ 1 SOURCE] Monaco remains open to selling Balogun in leagues where the transfer window is still open, such as Saudi Arabia. sportacentrs.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Monaco is under financial pressure to sell valuable players to comply with French league financial regulations. sportacentrs.com

Timeline

8 days ago

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Sources

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