Everton close in on €45m Folarin Balogun deal
- A F. Balogun move to Everton is gathering pace — 7 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by The Athletic (reported by David Ornstein) / multiple outlets summarising Ornstein's reporting, putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
Story log
- 20 SeptHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 20 Sept9 new sources: The Athletic (reported by David Ornstein) / multiple outlets summarising Ornstein's reporting, Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X posts), Goal, BBC Sport — now 11 tracking the story
- 10 Sept1 new source: L'Equipe — now 2 tracking the story
- 31 AugStory opened — 1 source (BBC Sport)
What the reports say
- Folarin Balogun's proposed move from AS Monaco to Everton collapsed after medical/administrative issues and the deal was not completed. — The Athletic (reported by David Ornstein) / multiple outlets summarising Ornstein's reporting
- ESPN reporting and follow-ups: sources say clubs renegotiated terms after medical, deal sheet was signed and Balogun later pulled out; Monaco still exploring other markets after the collapse. — ESPN (Mark Ogden / ESPN coverage)
- Exclusive: Everton reach club-to-club agreement with AS Monaco for Folarin Balogun (personal terms agreed; documents being exchanged). — Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X posts)
- Folarin Balogun was not registered by AS Monaco for the Conference League as his departure remains possible after late-window transfer attempts collapsed. — L'Equipe
F. Balogun is a 25-year-old centre-forward at Monaco, rated 86.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 3rd of 52 on scout potential in the Ligue 1. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (83.1% of available minutes). He brings 0.68 goal contributions per 90 (0.52 goals, 0.16 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Balogun.
- TThe Athletic (reported by David Ornstein) / multiple outlets summarising Ornstein's reportingFolarin Balogun's proposed move from AS Monaco to Everton collapsed after medical/administrative issues and the deal was not completed.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Folarin Balogun's proposed move from AS Monaco to Everton collapsed after medical/administrative issues and the deal was not completed.
1d agoRead full article → - EESPN (Mark Ogden / ESPN coverage)ESPN reporting and follow-ups: sources say clubs renegotiated terms after medical, deal sheet was signed and Balogun later pulled out; Monaco still exploring other markets after the collapse.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
ESPN reporting and follow-ups: sources say clubs renegotiated terms after medical, deal sheet was signed and Balogun later pulled out; Monaco still exploring other markets after the collapse.
1d agoRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (Telegram / X posts)Exclusive: Everton reach club-to-club agreement with AS Monaco for Folarin Balogun (personal terms agreed; documents being exchanged).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 61%
Exclusive: Everton reach club-to-club agreement with AS Monaco for Folarin Balogun (personal terms agreed; documents being exchanged).
1d agoRead full article → - LL'EquipeFolarin Balogun was not registered by AS Monaco for the Conference League as his departure remains possible after late-window transfer attempts collapsed.Mixed 60%
Folarin Balogun was not registered by AS Monaco for the Conference League as his departure remains possible after late-window transfer attempts collapsed.
10 SeptRead full article → - GGoalEverton have reached a full agreement with AS Monaco to sign Folarin Balogun (reports the clubs settled on a €45m fixed fee plus €5m add-ons and a sell-on clause).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Everton have reached a full agreement with AS Monaco to sign Folarin Balogun (reports the clubs settled on a €45m fixed fee plus €5m add-ons and a sell-on clause).
1d agoRead full article → - BBBC SportReport: Everton's move for Folarin Balogun collapsed late on Deadline Day after renegotiation following medical concerns and the player walking away.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Report: Everton's move for Folarin Balogun collapsed late on Deadline Day after renegotiation following medical concerns and the player walking away.
1d agoRead full article → - TThe Washington PostReport and analysis: Monaco chief explains how the transfer fell apart — Balogun pulled out after medical concerns and unhappy with Everton's handling; Monaco had cancelled another sale (Lamine Camara) expecting Balogun to leave.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Report and analysis: Monaco chief explains how the transfer fell apart — Balogun pulled out after medical concerns and unhappy with Everton's handling; Monaco had cancelled another sale (Lamine Camara) expecting Balogun to leave.
3 SeptRead full article → - TThe GuardianDetailed coverage: Everton’s £40m move for Balogun collapsed late on deadline day after the player pulled out — explains sequence and consequences for Everton and Monaco.Mixed 50%
Detailed coverage: Everton’s £40m move for Balogun collapsed late on deadline day after the player pulled out — explains sequence and consequences for Everton and Monaco.
2 SeptRead full article → - UUPI / Yahoo / aggregated wire reportsRound-up / newswire: USA striker Folarin Balogun nixed the Everton transfer and remains an AS Monaco player after an aborted move reportedly worth roughly $52.3m (€45m) including add-ons.Mixed 50%
Round-up / newswire: USA striker Folarin Balogun nixed the Everton transfer and remains an AS Monaco player after an aborted move reportedly worth roughly $52.3m (€45m) including add-ons.
2 SeptRead full article → - BBBC SportEverton make an offer to sign Monaco forward Folarin BalogunConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Everton make an offer to sign Monaco forward Folarin Balogun
31 AugRead full article → - SSky SportsExplainer: Why Folarin Balogun's proposed move to Everton collapsed on Deadline Day — coverage includes medical complicaton, renegotiation and fallout for Chelsea/Monaco deals.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Explainer: Why Folarin Balogun's proposed move to Everton collapsed on Deadline Day — coverage includes medical complicaton, renegotiation and fallout for Chelsea/Monaco deals.
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